Tag: FTOs

Fargo FTO Wounded in July 14 Ambush Wants to Return to Duty

Officer Andrew Dotas, a field training officers who was wounded in the attack that killed rookie Officer Jake Wallin, was released from the hospital in August and is now recovering at home.

September 11, 2023

Officer Andrew Dotas and his wife Hannah. Officer Dotas is recovering at home from critical wounds he suffered during a July 14 ambush that killed another officer.

3 Fargo Officers Shot, One Killed, at Accident Scene

Officer Jake Wallin, 23, a military veteran who served in both Afghanistan and Iraq joined the Fargo Police Department less than three months ago.

July 17, 2023

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3 More Not-So-Obvious Areas of Focus for Police Trainers in 2023

It's a worthwhile exercise to speak with officers, shift supervisors, academy instructors, and any other "stakeholder" in the organization to unearth and understand areas in which even the smallest most incremental improvement can be made through increased training.

January 9, 2023

10 Tips for Field Training Officers

Think of an FTO as a football coach shaping, leading, and preparing a new member of his team. He or she needs to be prepared and bring the right skillset and methods to the table for best training the new recruits.

December 7, 2022

Kansas City police recruit Matt Dillman gets his time in behind the wheel under the supervision of FTO Jonathan Geiger while working night shift earlier this week.

Why Police Should Invest in Training "Above and Beyond" State Requirements

Taking on the challenge of attending training above and beyond what is merely required can have myriad benefits—from increasing the prospects of promotion to simply preventing an untimely demise.

November 28, 2022

Examining PERF's "40 Guiding Principles" to "Retool" Police Recruit Training

If police trainers can examine—with an objective and critical eye—some of the suggestions made in the new Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) report on recruit training, a great deal of good can potentially come of it for officers, agencies, and the communities they serve.

November 18, 2022

TN Officer Shot in Foot During Struggle with Suspect

Police say how Chavez got his hand on the officer’s gun is unclear at this time and it has not been determined whether the gun was coming out of the holster before it was fired.

November 15, 2022

Tactical Longevity: Taking Proactive Approach to Officer Mental Wellness

“A resilient officer is someone who can bounce back from a really difficult experience, someone who can both not only mentally but also physically bounce back. We've spent energy and effort on physical resiliency, but we really do need to spend effort on emotional and mental resiliency,” Prohaska says.

August 4, 2022

Officer Blake Ross, a field training officer for the Kansas City Police Department, coaches Officer Michael Words, left, on some of the techniques of the Tactical Longevity program.

Kentucky Program Helps LE Agencies Recruit from Military

The M-2-LE program allows local law enforcement agencies in Kentucky to hire active service members within all branches of the U.S. military during their last 180 days of service.

July 21, 2022

Officer Anthony Catania, of the Frankfort Police Department, became the first officer to hit the streets in Kentucky through the M-2-LE program.

Training in the Era of De-Policing: FTOs Facing (and Overcoming) Challenges

Despite the challenges FTOs face today, Dan Greene—Executive Director of the National Association of Field Training Officers (NAFTO)—remains optimistic about where the profession is going, and how well FTOs are adjusting to the ever-changing landscape.

May 23, 2022

Applying a Famous Mother Theresa Quote to Law Enforcement

Graham Tinius, training coordinator of the National Association of Field Training Officers, talks about how Mother Theresa's philosophy of just help one works for police.

April 25, 2022

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Georgia Officer and Two Women Killed at Domestic, Suspect Dead

Field Training Officer Henry Laxson was shot and killed during the domestic response, which began around 8:40 p.m. in Rex, Clayton County police Chief Kevin Roberts said early Wednesday.

December 1, 2021

Clayton County, GA, Field Training Officer Henry Laxson was killed at a domestic Tuesday night. He was promoted to FTO in October. (Photo: Clayton County PD/Facebook)

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