Training Courses

Field Training Officer (4 Day) – Millis PD

Date & Time:
  • September 14, 2026 – September 17, 2026 - 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Location:
1003 Main Street, Millis, MA
Agency:
Municipal Police Institute

Course Facts

Instructor: Sean Daley

Dates: September 14, 2026 - September 17, 2026

Location: Millis Police Department

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Price: $499.00 USD

Overview

This four-day seminar prepares selected officers to serve as Field Training Officers by emphasizing their role as mentors, coaches, and evaluators for newly trained police officers. Based on the San Jose Model, the program combines classroom discussion, breakout sessions, and hands-on training to equip FTOs with the skills needed to guide recruit officers while also learning how to tailor the program to their department's specific requirements.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Field Training program is designed to instruct selected officers in their role as an FTO. Utilizing the San Jose Model, this four-day Field Training Officer Seminar will emphasize the FTO's role as a mentor, coach, and evaluator for the newly trained police officer. This course of instruction consists of classroom discussion, breakout sessions as well as hands-on application of training materials. Attendees will also learn how to modify the FTO program to meet their department's individual needs.

TOPICS COVERED

  • Basic FTO program structure
  • Ethical/integrity issues
  • FTO policies and accreditation
  • The program structure
  • The daily observation report
  • Rating scale application
  • Narrative evaluations
  • Leadership for the FTO
  • Teaching techniques
  • Liability issues
  • Additional training strategies and documentation
  • Termination procedures
  • Dealing with difficult trainees
  • FTO and student officer relationship
  • The training checklist