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Field Training Officer - FTO 06032026

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Brief Description
POST-58 form "FTO Qualification Record," MUST accompany all registrations
Full Description
The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Police Officer Standards and Training Council’s Field Services Training Division is offering a three-day training program titled Field Training Officer (FTO) to certify qualified officers as Field Training Officers (FTO) for their agency.

This course is specifically designed for experienced uniformed patrol personnel selected to serve as Field Training Officers with probationary employees. The course emphasizes the FTO’s role in assisting probationary officers in certifying for solo patrol operations by applying the knowledge and skills acquired during Basic Police Training and using them according to agency policy, procedures, and community service delivery standards and the POST Field Training and Evaluation Program.  Lt. Jay Masi (West Haven), Lt. Steven Morgan (Rocky Hill), Lt. Robert Martin (Berlin) will be the instructors for this class.

Topics that will be covered include:
• Liability
• Operational Authority Key Elements
• Phase Training Evaluation Process
• Standard Evaluation Guidelines
• Recruit Proficiency Check-off List
• Development of Effective Teaching Skills
• Beginning the Field Training Experience
• Remediation
• Termination
Training Dates
06/03/2026 - 06/05/2026
Prerequisites
None Specified
Registration Dates
03/05/2026 - 05/27/2026
Available Seats
44
Hours
24h 0m
Fee
None Specified
Training Location
POST Academy
285 Preston Avenue
Meriden, CT  06450
Directions to Location
Training location will be the Connecticut Police Academy, 285 Preston Avenue, Meriden, 06450.
Reporting Instructions
Lunch may be purchased at nearby restaurants.

Day 1 and 2 - The uniform Dress Code for POST In-Service training (General Notice 23-02) will be in effect.  Day 3 (Practical Skills) Casual Dress.
Signup Details
Please register through your agency's training officer/coordinator
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