Option 1: Field Training Program (FTP)

The POST Field Training Program (FTP) model provides comprehensive guidelines and structured learning content to facilitate newly-assigned peace officers transitioning from an academic or custodial setting to field training where they gain hands-on experience forming the foundation of their career.

The FTP Guide includes two volumes which can be viewed on screen or downloaded.

Please Note:

All POST participating agencies employing peace officers are required to submit the POST Approved Field Training Application (2-229) (pdf) as part of their FTP Manual submission. See Volume 1, Part 3 (Field Training Program Application Process) for application process details.

Field Training Program Guide

Volume 1: Overview and Appendices (pdf)

Below are the topics contained in Volume 1. See the Contents page or use the bookmark panel to view specific topics.

Parts 1–4

Field Training Program Orientation
Evaluation, Documentation, and Remedial Training
Field Training Program Application Process
The POST Field Training Program

Daily Observation Report / Narrative Evaluation

DOR / Narrative-Numeric (2-237) (pdf)
DOR / Narrative-NICS (2-238) (pdf)

Volume 2: Part 5 – POST Field Training Model

FTP Guide Volume 2 Overview and Table of Contents (doc)
This file includes the complete table of contents. Page numbers and Section 18 can be edited as needed. All other sections may be edited as needed by accessing the MS Word files listed below.

Below are the topics contained in Volume 2. See the Contents page or use the bookmark panel to view specific subtopics.

Please Note:

It is required that an agency include the reference title and policy heading for each of the 18 competency sections in their training manuals. As updates are made, agencies shall cite the applicable section(s) of their agency policy/procedure, bulletin, or other reference that relates to each subtopic or task (e.g. River City PD - Use of Force).