Police Field Training Officer's Course

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Police Field Training Officer's Course

December 6 - 9, 2021

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM


The Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy, under the auspices of the Division of Criminal Justice Services, will conduct the Police Field Training Officers Course at Erie Community College’s North Campus, 6205 Main Street, Williamsville, NY.  This course is designed to train Police Officers in the methods and reporting procedures utilized in the Supervised Field Training, Orientation and Review component of the Basic Course for Police Officers.  The goal is to transition the recruit officer from the academy setting to a patrol assignment.  Upon completion, they will be prepared to train and evaluate new Police Officers, as well as prepare the appropriate written reports and officer evaluations.  Field Training Officers will be required to have completed the Police Field Training Officers Course or equivalent to evaluate the recruit officer during the Supervised Field Training, Orientation & Review component of the BCPO, Phase 2, Police Refresher and Police Equivalency courses that commence after January 1, 2015.

 

Pre-requisites/Target Audience:

  • Police Officers who have successfully completed an MPTC Basic Course for Police Officers


Attire and equipment needed:

  • Police Unfirom or business casual attire (collared shirt, pants, shoes or boots)
  • NO jeans, NO T-shirts, NO sneakers!  This clothing is not acceptable.


Course Topics:

  • History of the National Field Training Program
  • Key Elements of a Successful FTO Program
  • FTO Competency Evaluation & Documentation
  • Teaching Skills
  • Principles of Adult Learning
  • Role of the FTO
  • Override & Intervention adn Remediation Techniques
  • FTO Liability Issues
  • Video Evaluations and a 10-minute teaching exercise

 Course Requirements:

  • 90% attendance as set by DCJS
  • Passing grade of 70% on written examination
  • Completion of a 10-minute teaching exercise


Cost:

There is no cost for Erie County agencies, out-of-county agencies should contact the course faciliator for the exact amount.


Location:

Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy

SUNY Erie North Campus

ROOM B-713

6205 Main Street

Williamsville, NY 14221


Contact:

Contact Instructor Rich Caito at 716-270-5381 or caito@ecc.edu for additional information or for students in need of special assistance.


Please Note:

  • Placement is NOT on a first come, first served basis
  • YOU MUST RECIEVE TELEPHONE OR EMAIL CONFIRMATION FOR ENROLLMENT IN THIS COURSE! Notice will be made approximately 2 weeks prior to start of course, DO NOT CONTACT THE ACADEMY OFFICE PRIOR TO THEN.
  • Course enrollment will be strictly limited to twenty-four (24) students
  • Agencies may be limited in enrollment to allow equal opportunity to attend this course
  • Facemasks must be worn at all times on campus and in the classroom

 

Registration:

Please register HERE online or print and fax to the Academy at 716-270-5390.