Field Training Officer Course
Dates
- March 24 - 28, 2025
- April 21 - 25, 2025
Cost
$140.00
Fees include registration, health fee, material fees (if applicable). Fees can vary per semester. Fees are subject to change. Fees are based on California resident. Contact the Academy for out-of-state fees.
Location
First Responder Center
3300 E North Ave
Fresno, California 93725
Reservations
Please call and cancel your reservations if you cannot attend. College Registration fees are subject to change without notice. Make checks payable to Fresno City College. Out of Consideration for people who are on a waiting list, please cancel your reservation no later than 21 days prior to the first day of class.
Lead Instructors
Lt. Brent Stalker, Fresno County Sheriff's Department
Coordinator Kevin Pendley Kevin.Pendley@fresnocitycollege.edu
Certified Hours
40 Hours
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Course Description - AJ291
Designed for officers who supervise and train recruit officers or who anticipate an assignment as a Field Training Officer. This course is approved under the new POST guidelines for FTO.
The following areas are covered:
- Role of FTO
- Sgt. FTO/Trainee relationship
- Field Training Guide
- Motivation/Discipline
- Evaluation Process
- Vicarious Liability
- Rating Standardization
- Group Exercises
Prerequisites
A California Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Course certificate issued from an accredited regional police academy or equivalent as determined by the division Dean or their appointee. These skills and knowledge base are related to adopted POST and/or industry standards. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency.
