The Field Training Officer (FTO) program was designed to advance a recruit officers knowledge and make them a better patrol officer. The definition of the FTO program is an experienced or senior member of a law enforcement organization, who is responsible for the training and evaluation of a rookie or probationary level officer. I based my FTO program around my departments program. I assisted on the development of this program so we could ensure our recruit officers were getting the best available training provided to them. We established this program in the spring of 2013. We have since had about twenty five officers complete this program. We have probably one of the most rigorous programs around south central Kansas.
The benefits
The benefits