Training Courses

Managing the Patrol FTO Program by IPTM

Date & Time:
  • June 21, 2027 – June 23, 2027
Location:
Jacksonville, FL

Managing the Patrol FTO Program

This comprehensive course, grounded in the widely recognized San Jose Model of the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP), prepares FTO program managers and shift supervisors to effectively oversee field training initiatives. The training is particularly valuable for officers working within agency training sections and professional standards departments who collaborate with FTO programs.

Participants will gain immediately applicable knowledge to strengthen their agency's FTO program and ensure it meets current legal standards. The curriculum emphasizes essential FTO program management tasks, including implementing best practice selection criteria, establishing specialty unit incentives, and creating or revising existing FTO program structures.

Key Topics Covered

  • FTO program manager duties and responsibilities
  • Shift supervisor FTO program responsibilities
  • Best practice FTO selection methodology
  • FTO Specialty Unit structure and benefits
  • Managing underperforming FTOs
  • FTO program documentation and operational procedures
  • Program modification and restructuring strategies
  • New FTO and trainee preparation processes
  • Trainee performance evaluation and pass/fail determination
  • Computer-based FTO program systems
  • Remedial training action plans
  • FTO program budget development
  • Documentation requirements (mandatory and optional)
  • Accelerated programs for experienced officers
  • Legal considerations and landmark FTO lawsuits
  • Discipline and termination procedures

Intended Audience

This course is designed for patrol FTO program managers, patrol shift supervisors, and senior patrol field training officers pursuing supervisory or management roles. Sworn and non-sworn middle-management and executive personnel seeking deeper understanding of Field Training and Evaluation program management will benefit significantly. Agency training officers engaged with FTO programs are encouraged to enroll. Personnel from communications, corrections, and other non-patrol public safety disciplines may attend; however, they should be prepared to adapt the information to their specialized FTO environments. This course is restricted to sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel.

Course Details

Duration: 20 hours

Class Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Fee: $695.00

Location: IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Scheduled Sessions

Session 1: June 21-23, 2027
Instructor: Ann Dorn

Session 2: September 13-15, 2027
Instructor: Ann Dorn