10.11

Question 1

The FTEP program consists of a minimum of ___ hours of collaborative field training, and is divided into ____ phases.

Answer 1

600 hour/ 4 phases (10.11, page 1-3)

Question 2

How many Area FTEP coordinators must Areas have?

Answer 2

Each Area assigned a trainee shall provide an Area FTEP coordinator. When an Area is assigned more than two trainees, the Area will also provide an alternate Area FTEP coordinator.

FTEP Coordinators and their alternates are Sergeants (10.11, 2-6)

Question 3

Each Area FTEP coordinator and alternate coordinator (both sergeants) shall successfully complete:

Answer 3

POST-certified Field Training Supervisor/Administrator/Coordinator Course AND
40-hour FTO Basic Course within one year of assuming their roles (HPM
10.11 2-6)

Question 4

How many FTEP training cycles are there per year?

Answer 4

Usually four, which is reflective of how many cadet training classes go through the academy. FTEP cycles may vary depending on cadet classes (10.11; page 3-3).

Question 5

During phases I, II, & III, a trainee SHALL be provided with a minimum of ___ (hours) per phase. At the end of the four phases, trainees SHALL have been provided with a minimum of at least ___ (hours).

Answer 5

187 hours per phase/ 600 hours after four phases. (HPM 10.11; page 3-4)
Limbo days (the first day of Phases I, II, and III) are included in the total number of training hours as they are assigned to an FTO on that first day; however, the initial orientation period is not included.

Question 6

What shall be covered during the first week of FTEP?

Answer 6

At a minimum, tasks such as firearms and impact weapons qualifications, as well as trainee demonstrated proficiency in arrest and control techniques (CHP 199, Officer Safety Certification), SHALL be covered. (10.11; page 3-4)

Question 7

During Phase IV training, the test phase of the program, when should FTO’s intervene?

Answer 7

Officer Safety, Illegal/Unethical Activity, or Embarrassment to people, the department, or the FTO (10.11, page 3-5).

Question 8

What training must FTOs successfully complete?

Answer 8

Field Training Officer Basic Course and the Field Training Officer Update Module Courses every three years to satisfy the POST recertification requirement. HPM 10.11, 4-6
After a three-year or longer break in service as an FTO, every officer must
successfully complete the Field Training Officer Basic Course, or the three
Field Training Officer Update Module Courses, prior to training new officers.