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3. Recommend qualified personnel for consideration as an FTO.
4. Recommend changes in the FTO program, recruit training, or in-service training.
5. Review and approve all trainee paperwork.
6. Document the FTO's performance during FUEL check-ins. Include the following:
a. Number of recruits trained.
b. Shift level training.
c. Academy classes taught, and in what capacity (i.e., primary instructor, etc.); and
d. Feedback received from recruits receiving the FTO's instruction.
G. Duties of the Precinct Tactical Lieutenant
1. Serve as the precinct’s program coordinator and monitor FTO activities.
2. Monitor all trainee program activities continuously and recommend modifications or assignments to
another FTO, where appropriate.
3. Review performance evaluations and all other paperwork for all trainees and FTOs. [33.4.3(c)]
H. Duties of Training Section Staff
1. Assist precinct commanders with initial trainee/FTO pairings.
2. Coordinate and act as liaison officer for all FTO training courses.
3. Conduct annual in-service training for FTOs. [33.5.1; 33.6.1(a)]
4. Ensure that all training standards comply with departmental, state and federal guidelines.
5. Conduct an annual administrative review of the Field Training Officer Program, in consultation with
program coordinator, participants and department leadership. This documented review will provide
recommendations for modifications to the program, policies or FTO training, when appropriate. This
review is submitted to the Chief of Police, through the Training Section’s chain of command. [33.4.3(i)]
NOTE: The academy director will appoint an academy staff member to monitor the Field Training
Officer Program, per ACDMY-1.2 Authority & Organization.
III. PROCEDURE – NON-SWORN FIELD TRAINING PROGRAMS
A. Trainer Eligibility
1. Trainers should have at least one year of experience to act as field trainers for new hires. The
assignment is based on experience, time in position, and endorsement by the trainer’s chain of
command.
2. Before assigning a trainer to a trainee, the precinct commander or designee must verify that the
employee does not have more than one Group 1 misconduct violation in the twelve months before
the assignment.
3. Based on department needs, the precinct commander may request that a trainer who does not meet
the eligibility criteria be considered for assignment as a trainer.
4. Based on the trainer's needs and readiness, the commander may choose to request a seat in a formal
training course for the trainee, or they may request assistance from academy staff to provide other
appropriate training.
B. Duties of the Trainer
1. The trainer will complete all assigned program related training.
2. The trainer is responsible for regular job responsibilities while acting as a trainer for their assigned
trainee. The trainer is responsible for:
a. Providing continuous on-the-job instruction for the trainee, utilizing innovative and practical
techniques.
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