Field Training Officer Program - San Jose Model - 32 Hour
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Date: Monday, November 30, 2026
Ends On: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 27, 2026
Class Time(s): 11/30-12/03/2026: 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Ends On: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 27, 2026
Class Time(s): 11/30-12/03/2026: 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Instructor Location:
Romeoville Police Department
Instructor: Thomas DworakRomeoville 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
*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
