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A police Field Training Officer (FTO) is a veteran patrol officer designated to guide new recruits through their critical on-the-job training phase. FTOs deliver hands-on instruction in department procedures, community-oriented policing, report writing, radio communications, emergency response tactics and ethical decision-making. Through daily evaluations and structured feedback, FTOs ensure each recruit meets rigorous performance standards before solo patrol. Access the latest Police1 news, videos and resources on the important role of the FTO.

When supervisors and leaders retire, they take with them decades of accumulated skills, experience and patterns of thinking about how things get done – also known as “institutional knowledge” – that may not be passed along. To collect that information, Police1 has created the Institutional Knowledge Project to create a repository of lessons learned around the management of people, policy, training, supervision and discipline that can be applied by future generations of police supervisors and leaders when handling similar situations. To participate in Police1’s Institutional Knowledge Project, click here.

Find the most up-to-date police news on patrol, investigation, law enforcement leadership, recruiting, staffing, training, and police officer safety.

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Stories from the Street is where real police work comes to life. These aren’t case studies or after-action reports — they’re the moments officers still think about on the drive home. The close calls. The unexpected conversations. The gut checks that tested training, instincts and heart.

In this Police1 collection, officers share what really happened, in their own words and in their own voice. Each story offers something you can take back to the street: a tactic that made a difference, a decision that changed the outcome, or a reminder of why wellness and perspective matter in this job. We welcome officers, supervisors and trainers to contribute their experiences. Share your story and help expand this resource.

Police1’s Police Training and Law Enforcement Training course resources help to keep officers safer on the street by providing access to information that supports professional development and improves training.

Every year Police1 reports from the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, the world’s top police leadership conference that brings together law enforcement thought leaders from across the globe. The multi-day event features hundreds of educational sessions that offer police leaders new strategies and resources to help them navigate the challenges of policing today.

Police1 GrantFinder unites powerful tools, corporate partnerships, and unmatched expertise into one platform. Our suite of solutions gives agencies direct access to seasoned grant professionals—backed by over 500 years of combined experience—along with a comprehensive tailored grant database. Whether through direct services or no-cost corporate-sponsored product support, the GrantFinder Team delivers proven strategies and results, helping public safety and local government agencies secure critical funding with confidence.