FTO with Integrated Leadership “New Course Listing”

This FTO with Integrated Leadership Course is a 5-day, 40-hour program that equips Field Training Officers to train, mentor, and evaluate new officers while modeling strong leadership behaviors. This course blends proven coaching strategies, adult learning principles, and TCOLE-compliant evaluation methods with leadership and communication techniques that build trust, shape decision-making, and strengthen trainee performance. FTOs leave with the ability to develop confident, competent officers and foster a positive, performance-driven training culture. Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development for Field Training Officers.

This 5-day, 40-hour program is designed to prepare Field Training Officers to effectively train, evaluate, and mentor probationary officers using proven adult-learning principles and leadership-focused methods. This course not only covers the traditional 24-hour Basic FTO Course (TCOLE #3702) requirements but adds an additional 16 hours of integrated leadership development, ensuring FTOs are equipped to shape performance, professionalism, and decision-making from day one.

Participants learn how to teach, coach, and evaluate using structured, TCOLE-compliant methods while modeling the communication, emotional regulation, and ethical leadership behaviors expected of modern law enforcement professionals. Through lectures, group discussions, practicum evaluations, and scenario-based exercises, FTOs gain the skills to build trainee confidence, deliver supportive and constructive feedback, recognize performance deficits early, and foster a positive training culture grounded in clarity, accountability, and growth.

Key Learning Outcomes

Participants will learn how to:

• Understand the responsibilities of an FTO as both trainer and leader
• Apply adult learning principles and coaching strategies to enhance trainee performance
• Use TCOLE-compliant evaluation and documentation methods
• Deliver clear, constructive, and supportive feedback
• Build trainee confidence, communication skill, and decision-making ability
• Model leadership behaviors that influence long-term professionalism and performance
• Identify early signs of trainee stress, burnout, or performance decline
• Create a positive, ethical, and accountability-driven training environment

Course Format

• 5 Days In-Class – 40 Total Training Hours
• TCOLE #3702 Basic FTO Certification + Certificate
• Scenario-based exercises & evaluation practicums
• Classroom instruction, group discussions, video analysis, and guided coaching practice

Course Requirements

Participants must:

• Attend all five training days
• Participate in group discussions, evaluations, and scenario exercises
• Complete all practicums demonstrating training and leadership competency

Cancellation Policy

At BSTS LLC, we understand that sometimes plans change. Our course cancellation policy is designed to ensure fairness and maximize training opportunities for all participants. Please take note of the following key points:

1. Notice Period:
   • To cancel your attendance in a course, we require a minimum of 15 days’ notice before the course start date.
   • Notify us via email through our website.
2. Consequences of Late Cancellation:
   • If you cancel with less than 15 days’ notice, a department credit will be issued. This credit can be used toward another future training event within one year from the original course date.
   • No-shows without prior email notification will be charged the full course fee, even if payment hasn’t been made yet.
3. Future Course Credit:
   • For any no-shows who are charged the full course fee, we offer a one-year future course credit.
   • This credit allows you to attend a different training event within the next year.
4. Why We Have This Policy:
   • Our goal is to provide quality training to as many officers as possible.
   • Some students register for courses but don’t attend, which prevents others from taking those slots.
   • We compensate our instructors based on the number of officers scheduled to attend, and our travel costs are tied to registration fees.
5. Your Agreement:
   • By registering for any course, you agree to abide by this cancellation policy.
   • If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via email or phone.

Remember, this policy serves as a binding contract between BSTS LLC and you (whether you’re an individual student or part of an agency or company). We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain an efficient and effective training environment.