Advanced Field Training Officer Course
This intensive two-day program is tailored for Field Training Officers and FTO coordinators seeking to strengthen their instructional capabilities, mentoring abilities, and record-keeping practices. Recognizing the critical importance of rigorous training and meticulous documentation in today's demanding legal environment, this course addresses how effective FTO work directly impacts officer development and helps organizations mitigate risks associated with inadequate supervision.
Through a combination of classroom instruction, collaborative discussions, and hands-on activities, attendees will expand their expertise in teaching methodologies, interpersonal communication, and professional documentation standards. Participants will emerge with enhanced capacity to mentor new officers effectively and uphold the highest standards of departmental excellence.
Course Topics Include:
- Generational differences and how they affect training dynamics
- Strategies for resolving personality-based conflicts
- Adult learning principles and how to implement them in training
- The FTO's dual role as educator and mentor
- FTO positions as foundational leadership opportunities
- Common training mistakes and how to avoid them
- Analysis of typical trainee performance gaps with targeted remediation techniques
- Proper procedures for documenting performance deficiencies
- Negligent retention concerns and liability prevention
- Real-world case study review utilizing body-worn camera footage
Course Details:
Dates: March 8-9, 2027
Location: Evans Police Department, 3737 St. Vrain Street, Evans, CO 80620
Cost: $325.00
Instructors: Captain Rob Fanelli or Lieutenant Wayne South (ret)
Certification: Approved by the Southeastern Field Training Officer Association (SEFTOA)
Cancellation Policy: Full refund minus 5% processing fee if cancelled more than 21 days prior to the course date. No refunds within 21 days; however, student substitutions are permitted.