- Forensics & Investigative
- Communication
- Leadership
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Specialized Training
- Overview
- ALERRT Level 1
- Applied Verbal De-escalation Tactics
- Applied Verbal De-escalation Tactics: Train-the-Trainer
- Basic School Resource Officer
- Basic Spanish for Law Enforcement
- Effective Policing: Autism Response
- Effective Policing: Foundations of Trust
- Field Training Officer
- Field Training Officer Coordinator
- Instructor Development
- Non-Confrontational Investigative Interviewing
- About
Field Training Officer Coordinator
Course Details
This online training program equips current or aspiring FTO coordinators with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage and support Field Training Officer programs within their agencies. Coursework emphasizes leadership, accountability, documentation and instructional strategies essential for successful program coordination.
Participants engage in a mix of live online instruction, assigned readings and practical homework assignments. Classes meet one day per month for three consecutive months.
Topics include:
- FTO coordinator role objectives
- FTO recruitment, development and program structure
- Structured curriculum and lesson delivery
- Legal and policy considerations
- Mentoring strategies
- Performance evaluation and recordkeeping
- Resource allocation and technology integration
- Succession planning
- Leadership development
Who Should Attend: Law enforcement personnel responsible for managing or overseeing an FTO program, including supervisors, administrators and lead FTOs.
Cost: This class is free to all Tennessee law enforcement officers through the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs (OCJP) Violent Crime Intervention Fund.
Hours: 40, POST approved
Location: Online
