Training Courses

FTO Refresher & Liability – Methuen PD

Date & Time:
  • September 22, 2026 - 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Location:
90 Hampshire Street, Methuen, MA
Agency:
Municipal Police Institute
Training Hours:
6 hrs

Facts

  • Instructor: Sean Daley
  • Date: September 22, 2026
  • Location: Methuen Police Department
  • Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Price: $199.00 USD

Overview

This one-day FTO Refresher course is tailored for Field Training Officers seeking to update their knowledge on contemporary training methods and liability concerns. The program strengthens FTOs as leaders, mentors, and instructors while equipping them with essential understanding of civil litigation processes, Section 1983 claims, and legal protections under case law and state statutes.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This one-day Field Training Officer (FTO) Refresher course is designed to update FTOs on current training practice and liability issues. This program focuses on the continued development of the FTO as a leader, role model and trainer. This course will also give FTOs an understanding of the civil process including Section 1983 claims and the protections available to FTOs through case law and state statutes.

TOPICS COVERED

  • The importance of providing accurate and defensible numerical and written evaluations
  • New methods of providing feedback
  • Establishing an effective learning environment
  • Developing and updating the Recruit Task Book
  • The importance of Role Modeling
  • The importance of Remedial Training
  • Officer Safety Principles
  • Current Legal Trends
  • Supervisory liability and the concept of the third-part liability
  • An FTO's duty to intervene
  • Review current liability issues in law enforcement

Eligibility

This course is recommended for Field Training Officers who have completed the basic FTO course or previous FTOs who are looking to re-enter the field.