Training Courses

Field Training Officer Certification by PATC

Date & Time:
  • October 26, 2026 – October 30, 2026
Location:
Gonzales, LA

Field Training Officer Certification

Instructor: Darryl Rivers

Duration: 4.5 Days (35 Professional Development Hours)

Cost: $625.00

Schedule: The first four days of instruction run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. The final day concludes at 12:00 PM local time.

This comprehensive certification program prepares current and prospective Field Training Officers with the core competencies required to effectively teach, mentor, and evaluate new law enforcement personnel. Grounded in the San Jose model of police training, this course emphasizes the development of ethical judgment, moral reasoning, and professional excellence through proven instructional methods.

Throughout this 35-hour program, participants will gain knowledge in the following key areas:

  • Fundamental FTO responsibilities and expectations
  • Common performance rating errors and how to avoid them
  • Adult learning theory and its application to field training
  • Effective trainee evaluation and assessment techniques
  • Daily observation reporting procedures
  • Liability considerations for field training officers
  • Maintaining professional standards and accountability
  • Scenario development for practical training
  • Training briefing methodologies
  • Program management and operational oversight

This course is essential for law enforcement supervisors and officers responsible for the training, supervision, and evaluation of new recruits in the field.