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 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 Package) for application process details.

An agency FTP Manual must be resubmitted to POST for approval when modified and/or legislative/POST mandates are added. All updates must be approved by POST prior to agency implementation.

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

Program Orientation
Evaluation, Documentation, and Remediation
Field Training Program Package (Application Process)
POST Field Training Program

Appendices (pdf)

A-1	Standardized Evaluation Guidelines (SEGs)
A-2	Daily Observation Report (DOR) and Narrative Evaluation (Numeric and NICS Rating Scales)
A-3	Supervisor's Weekly Report (SWR)
A-4	End of Phase Report (EPR)
A-5	Daily Training Notes
A-6	Weekly Training Progress Report (TPR)
A-7	Phase Evaluation Report
A-8	Remedial Training (RT) Assignment Worksheet
A-9	FTP Completion Record / Competency Attestation
A-10	Field Training Officer Critique Form
A-11	Field Training Program Critique Form

Daily Observation Report / Narrative Evaluation

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

Glossary (pdf)

Volume 2: Part 5 – POST Field Training Model

FTP Guide Volume 2 Cover (docx)
Please add your agency name and date.
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).