F.T.O. Training Class Review
Questions and Correct Answers 2026
Updated.
Goal of F.T.O. Training Program - Answer To improve the overall effectiveness of Law
Enforcement services delivered to our citizens.
Objectives of F.T.O. Training Program - Answer 1. To produce a HIGHLY-TRAINED, POSITIVELY
MOTIVATED LEO capable of meeting or exceeding standards
2. Provide EQUAL and STANDARDIZED TRAINING
3. Establish an APPRAISAL SYSTEM that is valid and Job-related
4. Serve as a Role Model in the development of KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES of new LEO's
5. Increase overall efficiency and effectiveness by enhancing ETHICAL STANDARDS
Major Responsibilities of F.T.O - Answer 1. Role Model
2. Instructor
3. Evaluator
4. Mentor
5. Counselor
6. Supervisor
Learning Role - Allow the trainee to struggle
through handling an incident as long as
he/she is learning and things aren't getting
out of control
Practical Role - If the incident is becoming
too dangerous b/c of the trainee's actions or
inaction, the F.T.O. must move in and take
over.
7. Patrol Officer
Describe the Link Between the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course and a Field Training
Officer (F.T.O.) Program - Answer The most important officer in the department
The CRITICAL LINK between a new officer's academy training program and "the real world"
, F.T.O. must have an understanding of the Basic L.E. Training Program course curriculum and
instructional methods to understand what a trainee will need for real world application
F.T.O. Program Expectations - Agency - Answer Establish, support and maintain an F.T.O.
Program
2 Models:
1. San Jose/FTO - I do/We do/You do
2. PTO - Problem solving and COP-based
F.T.O. Program Expectations - F.T.O. - Answer Beware of Pygmalion Effect
Avoid perception of favoritism towards certain trainees
Ensure understanding of agency expectations of FTO
Single most important element in the effective delivery of the FTO Program
F.T.O. Program Expectations - Recruit - Technical - Answer 1. Criminal/Traffic Laws
2. Criminal Procedure
3. Investigative Procedures
4. Agency SOP
F.T.O. Program Expectations - Recruit - Skills - Answer 1. Officer Safety
2. Effective Communications
3. Leadership
4. Organizational Skills
5. Investigative Skills
F.T.O. Program Expectations - Recruit - Traits/Characteristics - Answer 1. Excellent Work Ethic
2. Positive Attitude
3. Compassion
4. Patience
5. Responsible
6. Trustworthy
7. Ethical
8. Professional
Questions and Correct Answers 2026
Updated.
Goal of F.T.O. Training Program - Answer To improve the overall effectiveness of Law
Enforcement services delivered to our citizens.
Objectives of F.T.O. Training Program - Answer 1. To produce a HIGHLY-TRAINED, POSITIVELY
MOTIVATED LEO capable of meeting or exceeding standards
2. Provide EQUAL and STANDARDIZED TRAINING
3. Establish an APPRAISAL SYSTEM that is valid and Job-related
4. Serve as a Role Model in the development of KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES of new LEO's
5. Increase overall efficiency and effectiveness by enhancing ETHICAL STANDARDS
Major Responsibilities of F.T.O - Answer 1. Role Model
2. Instructor
3. Evaluator
4. Mentor
5. Counselor
6. Supervisor
Learning Role - Allow the trainee to struggle
through handling an incident as long as
he/she is learning and things aren't getting
out of control
Practical Role - If the incident is becoming
too dangerous b/c of the trainee's actions or
inaction, the F.T.O. must move in and take
over.
7. Patrol Officer
Describe the Link Between the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course and a Field Training
Officer (F.T.O.) Program - Answer The most important officer in the department
The CRITICAL LINK between a new officer's academy training program and "the real world"
, F.T.O. must have an understanding of the Basic L.E. Training Program course curriculum and
instructional methods to understand what a trainee will need for real world application
F.T.O. Program Expectations - Agency - Answer Establish, support and maintain an F.T.O.
Program
2 Models:
1. San Jose/FTO - I do/We do/You do
2. PTO - Problem solving and COP-based
F.T.O. Program Expectations - F.T.O. - Answer Beware of Pygmalion Effect
Avoid perception of favoritism towards certain trainees
Ensure understanding of agency expectations of FTO
Single most important element in the effective delivery of the FTO Program
F.T.O. Program Expectations - Recruit - Technical - Answer 1. Criminal/Traffic Laws
2. Criminal Procedure
3. Investigative Procedures
4. Agency SOP
F.T.O. Program Expectations - Recruit - Skills - Answer 1. Officer Safety
2. Effective Communications
3. Leadership
4. Organizational Skills
5. Investigative Skills
F.T.O. Program Expectations - Recruit - Traits/Characteristics - Answer 1. Excellent Work Ethic
2. Positive Attitude
3. Compassion
4. Patience
5. Responsible
6. Trustworthy
7. Ethical
8. Professional
