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Command Leadership For Field Training
Officers In Challenging Times
Length of Seminar:
2.5 Days
Instructor: Mike J. Coker
Course Objective:
The Field Training Officer Program is a nationally recognized system of training
that has been adopted by many departments across the country. Order maintenance
can no longer be the only function of policing. A variety of community
policing skills, and preparing for homeland security has to be included in
today’s training.
Without question, the Field Training Officer is the key component to retaining
competent and committed officers. Too often, the Field Training Officer’s
value is overlooked in the police organization. Because of their
enormous responsibility, senior leadership must begin to take the Field Training
Officer program serious. It is critical that we put more time in developing
our Field Training Officers. Why, because they are responsible
for shaping our future leaders. It is Mike’s hope to share some innovative
ideas to help bring value back to the most important role in policing, the
Field Training Officer.
Mission and Vision Statement: The mission and vision statement
is the blueprint for the organization. During this period, we will
discuss the importance of knowing your mission and vision statements.
It is imperative that each Field Training Officer understands the importance
of their existence in the organization.
Organizational Structure: It is critical that each Field Training
Officer understands their value to the future success of the organization.
It starts with have a keen understanding of the role and job function of
the FTO.
Dynamics of Leadership: During the time allotted, we will discuss
points to emphasize the Role of Leadership, and innovative theories of understanding
people. Because business and people are always evolving, we will focus
on the need to improve in the area of emotional intelligence, in addition
to Leadership ethics. .
Dealing with Problem Behavior: Regardless of how much pre-screening,
there will be a recruit who has not grasped the learning curve. During
this session will uncover some innovative strategies concerning adult learning.
In addition, we will discuss how different generations bring different ideas
and work ethic to the workplace.
Burnout: Training too many recruits in a calendar year can be stressful.
During this period, we will reveal strategies to prevent burnout.
Risk Management: The Field Training Officer program traditionally
exist largely for the purpose of limiting an agency’s liability due to poor
training or lack of training. Training must be effective in order to
be successful. During this period, we will discuss the cost of not
training in addition to negligent retention. To help prepare for the
future, we will discuss relevant case law to reduce our liability risk.
Performance Evaluations: During this time period, we will discuss
the importance of documenting, performance objectives.
Field Training Operations: During this period, we will discus the
need to infuse community policing problem-solving skills into training.
In addition, we will tackle current issues in police operations, to help
new recruits in responding to calls for service.
Field Training Scenarios: Each FTO must prepare their recruit with
potential situations to gauge a response. During this session, we will
discuss different scenario to help improve decision-making.
Homeland Security/Incident Command: Preparing for challeng-
ing times we must incorporate homeland security. With the unsettling
world we live in, local law enforcement must prepare for the possibility
of a terrorist attack. During this period, we will discuss the officer’s
role and the importance of incident command.
Moot Court: During this time period, we will discuss the import- ance
of preparing to testify in court. Too often, many recruits are left
to testify without their Field Training Officer.
Final Check Ride: During this time period, we will discus activities
to help prepare the trainee for regular duty assignment.
Upon Completion:
At the end of this training session, the participant will have a working
knowledge of how to:
- Deal with the problem behavior
- Turn learning goals into actual work situations
- Explain the FTO’s role in policing
- Become a better decision maker
In addition, the participant will become familiarized with:
- Dynamics of Leadership
- Answering calls while training a recruit
- Performance Evaluations
- Risk Management
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