Field Training Officer Program - San Jose Model - 32 Hour
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Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Ends On: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Ends On: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Instructor Location:
Romeoville Police Department
Instructor: Thomas Dworak is a retired Sergeant (31 years) from a suburban Chicago police department where he was the Field Training and Evaluation Program Coordinator and the Lead Defensive Tactics/Use of Force Instructor. Thom facilitates training throughout the country in Field Training, Instructor Development, Leadership, Use of Force, Defensive Tactics and is a core instructor for Below 100. He holds the position of adjunct faculty at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of Du Page providing instruction to recruits in defensive tactics and scenario-based training. Thom is a court recognized expert in police practices and use of force. He is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), an annual ILEETA conference presenter and the Instructor Development Section Editor for the ILEETA Journal. Follow Thom on Twitter @dworaktRomeoville Police Department
1050 West Romeo Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
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Romeoville, IL 60446
Member's Fee: $0
Non-Member & Civilian Fee: $0
Course Description: This four-day, 32-hour training program is intended to be a practical, informational and hands on program. The purpose of the course is to give law enforcement personnel the knowledge and skills they need to train other law enforcement personnel on a one-to-one basis. A diverse use of instructional methods will be employed to provide a student-centered learning environment. Upon successful completion of this program will have basic knowledge in a variety of topics including adult learning, coaching, and the design of a typical FTO program.
Course topics include:
- The police image
- The Field Trainer’s role and responsibility
- Principles of adult learning and coaching
- Methods of providing effective feedback
- Overriding the probationary officer's decisions
- Sexual harassment/hostile working environment
- The evaluation process
- Job status review and recommendation
- Probationary officer training manuals
NOTE: Participants must bring a laptop computer or tablet capable of connecting to the Internet. The participant’s e-device must have a PDF reader (Adobe Reader Recommended). All course materials are provided through Google Drive. If you have any I/T questions, please contact the instructor at (847) 644-6437.
Funded in Partnership with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board
This training covers the following mandates:
- Civil Rights - 2 hours
- Constitutional / Proper Use of LE Authority - 2 hours
- Crisis Intervention - 2 hours
- Human Rights - 4 hours
- Officer Wellness and Mental Health - 1 hours
- Procedural Justice - 9 hours
- Use of Force: Law concerning stops, searches, and use of force - 2 hours
