Today we're talking about Field Training Officers and the FTO programs that train police officers once they are on the street. Our guest today is Steve Kellams from the Blue Canary podcast. Steve has taught hundreds of police departments in regard to field training issues and how to best run an FTO program and he is a past president of the National Association of Field Training Officers.
Resources:
Steve's Blue Canary consulting website, including his podcast - https://www.bluecanaryconsulting.com
The National Association of Field Training Officers (NAFTO) - NAFTO.org
Southeastern Field Training Officers Association (SEFTOA) - https://seftoa.org
Music is by Chris Haugen and by Alexander Nakarada
Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 121
Tags:
Police, Class, Coaching, Drunks, FTOs, Fights, Law, Law Students, Love, Rights, Teaching, Training, Indiana
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