Erie County CPS Law Enforcement Training Academy 6205 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221
Who should attend:
Current field training officers and supervisors who lead and direct their agency’s Field Training Program.
Description:
This course will assist agencies in the development and management of their FTO program. Attendees will discuss the duties of a field training manager; selection and retention of the FTO; accountability with underperforming FTO's; legal/liability concerns and reviewing the Daily Observation Reports. Attendees look into their organizational future with a discussion on Generational Leadership and the recommendations on the Field Training process made by the Task Force for 21st Century Policing.
You will leave this class as a stronger FTO Supervisor by learning:
✒ How to recruit, select, and retain FTOs.
✒ Have an understanding the generational match-up process.
✒ The reports and meetings you should have to enhance your FTO program.
✒ Keeping the FTO accountable to the trainee and the program.
✒ Reviewing the Daily Observation Report for accuracy and completeness.
✒ How the FTO Program influences the culture and ethics of the organization.
REGISTER TODAY: Click Here Supervising the FTO Program - August 27-28, 2025, Williamsville, NY
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Instructor:
Thomas Dworak is a retired Sergeant (31 years) from a suburban Chicago police department where he was the Field Training and Evaluation Program Coordinator and the Lead Defensive Tactics/Use of Force Instructor. Thom facilitates training throughout the country in Field Training, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Decision-making. He holds the position of adjunct faculty at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of Du Page providing instruction to recruits in defensive tactics and scenario-based training. Thom is a court recognized expert in police practices and use of force. He is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), the International Law Enforcement Trainers Network (ILET), the Small and Rural Police Executives Association and the Naturalistic Decision-making Association.