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GRANITE STATE POLICE

CAREER COUNSELING

-San Jose Model-

Nashua, New Hampshire

June 2020

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MENTIMETER SURVEY

Why do you want to be an FTO?

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GSPCC TRAINING STAFF

• Officer Phillip White San Jose, CA PD

• Lieutenant (Ret.) Tim Jones, Londonderry, NH PD

• Deputy Chief (Ret.) Joshua Stokel, North Hampton, NH PD

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Officer Phillip White San Jose, CA PD

• 22 Years SJPD / 24+ Total L.E.• FTP Administrative Officer/SAC• SJPD/CA POST Certified FTO Course Trainer

• CA POST Certified Academy Instructor• CA POST Certified Academy Scenario Evaluator• Patrol

• FTO 2x• BWC Lead Trainer• Community Services Program Managing Officer

• Internal Affairs Investigator• Ceremonial Unit/Honor Guard

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What do you want to learn or expect to learn?

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• FTO Program Background:

• SJPD Model – Est. 1972

• Nationally and Internationally Used

• FTP SAC Information

“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do

nothing.”

–Edmund Burke

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Orientation

• Teaching and Training

• Applying Knowledge• Providing Constructive Feedback

• Recognizing Learning Styles

• Understanding Trainee Needs

• Evaluating Trainee Skills

• Documenting Training

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Orientation

• 10% Rule (No more than3 hours missed)

• Complete Program and Agency-Specific Tests and Assessments• Complete Teaching/Training Evaluation

• Case Studies

• Components of the FTP

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GSPCC FTO COURSEINTRODUCTIONS

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• PARTNER UP

• Name (Rank)

• Agency (City/Town Live in)

• Years with Agency/Total in L.E.

• Family/Fun/Hobbies

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SCHEDULE

DAY 1

• Introduction/Orientation• FTP Goals and Objectives

• FTO Roles & Expectations

• Ethics & Professionalism

• Teaching and Training Skills I

• Introduction to SEGs and Evaluations

(Gold Highlighted Block Denotes Case Study Involved)

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SCHEDULE

DAY 2

• Leadership Skills • DORs

• Intervention Techniques

• DOR video Set (A)

• DOR video Set (B)

• Teaching and Training II• Remediation

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DAY 3

• DOR Video Set (C/D)

• Legal Issues and Liability

• Driver Safety/Awareness

• Professional Skills Set (Group Exercise)• Additional DOR Videos

• Practical Exercise (Final Case Study DOR)

• Case Study DOR Presentations

(Side Evaluation)

• Closing

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• Case Study Intro

• Post-its

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FOUR GOALS OF A FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM

1. Produce a competent solo patrol officer

2. Provide standardized training

3. Provide clear standards for training and evaluation

4. Enhance professionalism, job skills and ethical

standards

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PRODUCE A COMPETENT SOLO PATROL OFFICER

How do we produce a competent solo patrol officer?

Buzz Group Activity

• Expand on academy knowledge

• Develop Comprehension/understanding

• Development of psychomotor skills• Promote proper application of law, policy, decisions

• Give them the ability to analyze and evaluate

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Where do recruit officers obtain their knowledge?

• Academy Academics

• Academy Scenario Training

• Rook Book

• Weekly Quizzes (Verbal/Written)• Field Training OJT

• FTO’s Experience

• FTOs’ Shared Knowledge

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How do we aid in their comprehension?

Repeated exposure (Is one time enough?)Consistent training and teaching

Weekly quizzes

FTO Pop quizzes

In-car comprehension testing when en-route to calls

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Psychomotor Skills

• Psychomotor learning is demonstrated by physical skills such

as movement, coordination, manipulation, dexterity, grace,

strength, speed; actions which demonstrate the fine

motor skills such as use of precision instruments or tools.

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What are some examples of psychomotor skills? (Think the job.)

• Driving

• Orientation

• Radio Use

• Control: Physical Skill

• Use of Force• Weapons Manipulation

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How are psychomotor skills developed and fostered through the

FTO and Training?

• Practice

• Manipulation

• Experience

• Repetition

• Testing• Remediation

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“A recruit officer must be able to analyze situations and

evaluate potential responses and outcomes.”

• Field Performance Stress and Non-Stress

• Problem Solving/Decision Making

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What areas in policing do you evaluate and analyze the most?

• Calls for service• Recognition of criminal activity and appropriate response

• Appropriate force response to resistance, escape, effect

arrest

• Emergency vehicle operations

• Ethical dilemmas

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PROVIDE STANDARDIZED TRAINING

• Build on academy learning

• Uniformity in training rotations/phases

OBJECTIVITY!

CONSISTENCY!

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PROVIDE STANDARDIZED TRAINING

• Define training?

• Define evaluation?

• When are they used and why?

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• Training: Opportunity to provide instruction and demonstrate

skills with trainee attempting the task and FTO providing feedback.

• Evaluation: Observing and documenting progress in the

execution of those tasks.

Training MUST occur before Evaluation

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MENTIMETER SURVEY

What is most important to be an FTO?

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What is required to make an FTO?

How do these rank on your list?

• Commitment Worksheet • Knowledge

• Dedication

• Desire

• Teaching Skills

• Experience• Leadership Skill

• Communication Skills• Listening Skills

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What are the characteristics common in FTOs?

• Effective communicator

• Ethical decision maker• Professional

• Knowledgeable

• Experienced

• Fair

• Committed• Loyal

• Leader

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DEVELOPING TRUST

• Tell the TRUTH (Tell it like it is while being firm and respectful)

• Show RESPECT (For the law, people, the program/organization, the recruit)

• Be UNDERSTANDING (You weren’t always a salty three-year vet)

• Provide SUPPORT(Nobody makes it through this job without mentors, role models, and support)

• Utilize TEAMWORK(Nobody does it alone and doing it together builds trust between everyone)

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DISCUSSION TOPICS

How do we build a positive working relationship with our

trainees?

• Develop Rapport• How do you do this?

• Utilize Interpersonal Skills• Be Open• Be Responsive

• Be Approachable• Be Supportive

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DISCUSSION TOPICS

• SOURCES OF STRESS

• Personal• Family

• Cultural

• Friends

• Financial

• Health

• Professional• Expectations vs Performance• Administration

• Peer Pressure• Personal Pressure: Failure is not an option

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What happens when a trainee is subjected to psychological,

physical and emotional stress?

• IMPAIRED JUDGEMENT• Poor decision making

• Unable to make decisions

• DETERIORATING HEALTH

• Sick easily and often

• Sick leave use

• Impatience with self and others - irritable

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DISCUSSION TOPICS

• WHAT RESOURCES/OUTLETS DOES YOUR AGENCY HAVE?

• Employee Assistance Program

• Chaplains

• Psychologists• Mentoring

• Exercise Programs

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• Case Study

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GSPCC FTO COURSEOfc. Rivieri

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Class Activity

What are Ethics?Organizational

What are Morals?Individual

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ETHICS

• A set of moral principles or values

• A theory or system of moral values

• A guiding philosophy

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ACCEPTED L.E. DEFINITION

• The accepted principles of conduct, governing

decisions and actions, based on professional

values and expectations.

• Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

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Buzz Group Activity

NAME SOME POTENTIAL ETHICAL ISSUES IN FTO

• Gratuities• Negative/Inappropriate Comments/Behavior

• Officers, Superiors, Supervisors, Agency

• Socializing with Trainee• Participating/Allowing trainee hazing• Using inappropriate Language/Terminology

• Negative/Inappropriate Behavior Toward Community• Intervention in Unethical Conduct• Code of Silence

• Entitlement

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What is the impact of ethical issues on the FTO/Trainee

Relationship?

• Effects Trust• Call Integrity into Question

• Limits willingness to support

What are some potential ramifications?

• Policy Violations

• Abuse of power• Corruption

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FTOs ABILITY TO IMPACT ETHICAL ISSUES

• Must be Above Reproach

• Pre-Plan for Ethical Situations

• Engage Trainees and Peers in Discussions

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• Case Study

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GSPCC FTO COURSETEACHING AND TRAINING SKILLS

What are the components of Effective Training?

• Instructor Qualities• Understanding the Learning Process• Understanding Teaching Methodology• Use and Variety of Teaching Aids

• Maintaining Skills

• Presentation Skills• Training Plans

• Teaching and Training Style

• Teaching and Training Aids

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What aids can/do we use as trainers?

• Maps

• Dry Erase Boards

• Computer (Based Training)

• Videos

• Audio (Dispatch Tapes)• Workbooks

• Evaluations/Assessments/Tests

• Scenarios

• Reference Materials


BUZZ GROUP ACTIVITY

HOW do/can we use these training aids in FTO? (Think SEGs)

Group 1: Maps

Group 2: Dry Erase BoardsGroup 3: Computer (Based Training)Group 4: Videos/Audio (Dispatch Tapes)

Group 5: Scenarios


What are some communication skills required

to deliver effective training?

• Using Verbal/Non-Verbal Communication

• Active Listening

• Recognizing and Overcoming Barriers

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Why do we need Positive Communication Skills?

• Eliminates Misunderstandings

• Provides Clear Directions

• Fosters Teamwork

• Reduces Stress• Enhances Ability to Reach Goals

• Establishes Rapport

• Demonstrates Professionalism

• Reduces Conflict


Define these teaching and training styles

• Rote

• Intimidator

• Presenter

• Developer

• Facilitator


DEAD POETS SOCIETY WORKSHEET

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