Just like the military, police training is based on a continuum and it is continuous throughout ones career. Once a member has been selected they began months of training. First is recruit training that teaches the basics, followed by in-service training programs that goes beyond the scope of the classroom. On-the-job training or field training is mandatory for all new police graduates, an experienced officer known as a Field Training Officer (FTO) will mentor and train a new officer in their duties and responsibilities in accordance with their own department policies. This is important because recruit training is not specifically tailored to any one police department. In most cases officers from all over the state will attend a joint training
