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Field Training Officer Course

Course # 3702

This course teaches instructors how to provide supervised field training for new recruits in any law enforcement discipline.  The goal is to transition the recruit from a classroom setting to an actual hands-on assignment. The course includes training in instructional techniques, coaching and evaluation, remedial training and record keeping. 

The course is designed to provide training guidance and training aspects to future Field Training Officers in the area of law enforcement, including peace officers, jailers, telecommunication operators, correction officers, public service officers, etc.

This course also introduces and teaches the student the History and Purpose of Field Training, Training Methodologies and Techniques, Counseling, the Evaluation Process, and the importance of Documentation.  Each student must demonstrate (evaluated at the end of the course) the basic knowledge required to effectively apply all applications of the training.

The Instructor for this course is Captain Tye Box.  Captain Box has 14 years of law enforcement experience.  Captain Box has worked a number of assignments during his law enforcement career.  While at the Erath County Sheriff’s Office Captain Box has sailed through the ranks from patrol deputy to Sergeant and Lieutenant and now obtaining the rank of Captain where he commands the Patrol and Communication divisions. Captain Box holds a Master Peace Officer license certification, and is a firearms instructor. 

The course consists of 8 hours of classroom instruction each day.  This course is a 24-hour course. 

The course will be taught February 13th 2023 through February 15th 2023. The hours of course will be 8 AM – 5 PM