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Field Training Officer for Law Enforcement

Overview

  • Salary Incentive or Mandatory Training

  • Name
    Field Training Officer for Law Enforcement 809
  • Dates and Times
    Monday – Friday, October 19 - 23, 2026
    8:00 am – 5:00 pm (0800 - 1700 hrs)
  • Course Description
    This 40-hour course follows the San Jose Model of field training. It is designed to prepare new Field Training Officers (FTOs) with the core skills needed to train new law enforcement recruits.  Class participants will learn to recognize and address common challenges new recruits often face. FTOs play a critical role in building effective field training programs and developing high-quality officers for their agencies. This course may be applied toward mandatory continuing education requirements or salary incentives.
  • Instructors
    Sgt. Stephen Ruck, Gainesville Police Department
  • Location

    Institute of Public Safety
    Kirkpatrick Center
    3737 NE 39th Avenue
    Gainesville, FL 32609

  • Dress Policy

    Casual/business casual clothing is recommended. Flip flops, shorts, tank tops and/or offensive T-shirts are unacceptable attire. Law enforcement personnel not in uniform that are carrying exposed firearms must prominently display agency ID and/or badge at all times while on college property.

  • Cost

    No cost to officers in Region IV. Priority is given to officers in Alachua and Bradford Counties. All other officers will be waitlisted and added to the roster as space permits.

  • Registration
  • Questions?
    Contact the Advanced and Specialized Training Coordinator.