Course Offerings

Field Training Officer (FTO) – 40-Hour Course

Course Fee: $450
Dates: August 3–6, 2026
Time: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (Daily)
Location:
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Regional Training Center
3805 Cornucopia Way
Modesto, CA

POST Plan: IV
POST Mandate: Meets POST mandate (Procedure D-13-6)

Course Overview

This 40-hour course satisfies the POST mandate (Procedure D-13-6) for sworn law enforcement personnel to become certified Field Training Officers (FTOs).

This comprehensive course blends classroom instruction with hands-on practical application. Participants will be paired with a current police academy recruit during live scenario-based training exercises that simulate a full day on patrol.

Practical Application Component

Students will:

• Conduct scenario-based training exercises

• Provide structured performance feedback to trainees

• Develop remediation plans when necessary

• Complete an agency-specific Daily Observation Report (DOR)

This real-world training model allows participants to apply instructional techniques in a controlled learning environment while developing supervisory and evaluation skills critical to the FTO role.

Who Should Attend

• Sworn law enforcement officers selected or preparing to serve as Field Training Officers

• Agencies seeking to ensure POST compliance under Procedure D-13-6

Registration Information

Register online at:
 Course Registration Form 

For additional information, please contact:
📞 (209) 567-4408