EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS MOBILE LAW ENFORCEMENT
TRAINING TEAM
COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT
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PO Box 302
651 Jackson Ave., Room 327
Charleston, IL 61920
Telephone: 217/345-3344
Fax: 217/348-7355
e-mail: ecimlett@worthlink.net
On-line registration: mtu13.com
40-hour State Certified Course
Field Training Officer Certification
February 29-March 4, 2016
ILEAS Training Center
1701 E. Main Street
Urbana, Illinois
Class Hours:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Course Description
This program is designed for experienced uniformed patrol personnel selected to serve as Field
Training Officers for probationary employees. Instruction will emphasize the FTO’s role in assisting
probationers certify for solo patrol operations by applying the knowledge and skills acquired during
basic academy training and using them according to agency policies, procedures, and community
service delivery standards.
The course will highlight two essential skills: (1) the ability to examine and objectively document the
probationer’s job behaviors using non-numerical/behaviorally anchored standardized assessment
guidelines, and (2) analyzing the probationer’s training needs and using proper instructional
techniques for corrective action. Instruction will include hands-on application of the course material
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Students will be required to complete out-of-class reading assignments from the course manual;
Students should bring a pocket calculator to class to complete light math exercises;
Students should be familiar with their agency’s current FTO process; and
Students are encouraged to bring a copy of their agency’s FTO manual and current forms.
This training is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. State
certificates will be awarded to students who satisfy all testing and attendance requirements. A
student can miss 10% or less of the training to be awarded a state certificate.
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Operational structure of the Field Training & Evaluation Process.
Inventorying the probationer’s current knowledge/skill proficiencies.
On-the-job instructional techniques and strategies.
Examining probationer assessment standards.
Utilization of non-numerical standardized evaluation guidelines.
Objectively documenting probationer performance.
Documenting the extent of training and coaching.
Strategically addressing areas of Corrective Action Necessary.
Utilizing the Probationer Officer Manual as the Field Training playbook.
Teaching directed patrol strategies: Dancing with S.A.R.A.!
Instructor Information
Bruce A. Sokolove (Coach Sok) is the Director of Field Training Associates, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Coach Sok is nationally recognized as a leading trainer of law enforcement Field Training Officers.
He has presented this class throughout Illinois and is universally recognized as an outstanding
instructor.
Registration Information
There is no registration fee for this course; however, class size is limited to 10 officers from our mobile
team. You are encouraged to sign up early to save your slot. Coffee and refreshments begin at 7:30
a.m. each day.
Registration Form
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER INSTRUCTOR/CERTIFICATION
ILEAS Training Center
1701 E. Main Street
Urbana, Illinois
February 29-March 4, 2016
8:00-4:00
Telephone: 217/345-3344
E-mail: ecimlett@gmail.com
Deadline: 10 officers
Fax: 217/348-7355
On-Line: mtu13.com
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