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Field Training Officer: Refresher

Presented by: Kevin Kelleher, Field Training Solutions

April 20, 2023, 8:30AM – 4:30PM. $95

To register, contact dianne@ftosolutions.com.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

For experienced FTOs who have been trained in a basic course.

COURSE CONTENT:

Problem- and scenario-based training. This block presents two training methods that are well suited to the field training process, and should be in every FTO’s toolkit.
DISC Personality Profile. Attendees will take the DISC Personality Profile in order to understand the impact of personality has on communication and evaluation.
DOJ recommendations for FTOs. The U.S. Department of Justice has made several recommendations relative to field training in recent consent decrees. Many of these learning objectives are consistent with learning research, and will be discussed in class.

—Learning preferences. Participants will take an assessment to determine how their brain best receives new information. More important, participants will learn how to adapt lessons to the learning preference of the recruit.

—Generational differences. The generation now entering the workforce requires a new approach. Learn more about the upcoming generation and the learning environment they seek.

Evaluation. We’ll evaluate case law to learn what the courts want from field training evaluation. We also put FTOs through calibration exercises to demonstrate the value of well-written definitions and behavioral anchors.

INSTRUCTOR PROFILE:

Kevin Kelleher served many assignments with the Chisholm (MN), Bloomington (MN), and Wayzata (MN) Police Departments, including patrol, SWAT, investigations, sergeant, K9 supervisor, and oversaw field-training programs for over ten years before retiring as chief of police. He is an alumnus of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officers Course and the Senior Management Institute for Police. Kevin holds a Master’s Degree in Education and teaches at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis, and is an instructor and course director for Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety in Evanston, Illinois.

Field Training Officer

Field Training Officer: Basic

Presented by: Kevin Kelleher, Field Training Solutions

April 17 – 19, 2023, 8:30AM – 4:30PM. $295

28 hours (POST Board Approved)

To register, contact dianne@ftosolutions.com.

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

For newly appointed FTOs
28 CEUs (Minnesota POST)

Course content:
• Field training philosophy
• The role of the Field Training Officer
• Communication skills
• DISC personality profile
• Adult learning
• Learning preferences
• Generational differences
• How to create training opportunities
• Performance documentation
• Performance appraisal
• Evaluation exercises

DAY ONE —Training: FTO program history and overview, role of the FTO,
adult learning, learning preferences, training methods, and Department of Justice
recommendations for field training programs.

DAY TWO—Co aching: Feedback, coaching, performance improvement
plans, counseling role-plays, the effect of one’s personality on communication
and evaluation.

DAY THREE —Evaluation: How to write defensible evaluations, the power
of embracing definitions of behavior in programs, and making the case for termination. Attendees will use the rating tool used by their agency for evaluation
exercises or use our San Jose-based DOR.

INSTRUCTOR PROFILE:

S.T.O.R.M. Combatives- Female Arrest & Control Tactics

Female Officer Arrest & Control Tactics

Presented by: STORM Combatives

December 15 – 16, 2022 8AM-4PM

To register, click here.

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

This course teaches officers proven skills for overcoming size and/or strength differences through the use of simple, easy to learn techniques. Our training methodology is time tested and specifically tailored for female or smaller statured officers. Officers of all sizes, regardless of their existing skill-set, will learn how to use fundamental elements such as leverage, body position, and timing to gain control of resistant and assaultive suspects.

Course objectives include but are not limited to:

Enhance subject compliance with the use of verbal de-escalation and soft-empty hand techniques
Appropriately react to an assaultive subject at close quarters
Develop skills in handcuffing and controlling resistant subjects
Perform multiple-officer and single-officer takedowns on resistant subjects

An attack cannot always be avoided, so don’t rely solely on situational awareness or unrealistic technique to stay safe on the streets.

PAY BY CHECK

Please email stormtraininggroup@gmail.com.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

BDU style pants
Duty belt/duty vest
Training weapon
Mouth guard

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR

Megan McDonald

TESTIMONIALS

“One of the best trainings I have been to. Everything was taught at a level that could be understood. What I liked most was how it applies to real life, knowing as a smaller female that these tactics work.”

-Haley Larson, Blaine Police Department

“The instructors for this course were very dynamic, adaptive, and open to learning as much as they were to teaching. Made class a collaborative effort. Really felt like we were all on the same team.”

-Stephanie Wallace, Minnetonka Police Department

“The instructors were very knowledgeable and knew how to explain things clearly. It was less intimidating with all females. Also learned things I can use as a smaller female.”

“This was my first training outside of my PD and my standards are now pretty high! What I liked most was learning the different techniques and building off of them. I will be attending more!”

-Lauren Roll, Crystal Police Department

“This is hands down the best DT/empty hand/close-quarters training I have ever been to. Techniques were simple to learn and are real-life applicable both on and off duty. What I liked most was the rear sitting takedown!”

“They slowed things down and went step by step which was very helpful in remembering how to do it correctly. They were respectful and supportive. What I liked most was the amount of different moves that were shown and how they played into and rolled right into another move.”

-Sarah Hubacher, Dundas Police Department

“Best instructors ever. I liked that all the moves didn’t require you to be bigger and strong than your suspect.”

-Sydney Dison, Mounds View Police Department

S.T.O.R.M. Combatives- Foundation Instructor Training Course (FIT)

Foundation Instructor Training Course (FIT)

Presented by: STORM Combatives

Hosted by: Eden Prairie PD

Monday-Friday, May 10-14, 2021

Tuition: $799.00 (5-day Instructor Course)

To register, click here.

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

This course is geared towards new or existing use of force instructors. Attending officers will be certified in baton (expandable or straight), OC Spray, and handcuffing, as well as soft empty hand techniques.

The foundation of an effective defensive tactics program is solid curriculum and competent instructors. Our comprehensive system utilizes modern training methodologies and fundamental, easy to learn techniques. Officers attending this course will learn the most proven, essential, and innovative procedures for arrest and control.

Regardless of existing skill level, officers will become proficient in the application of effective force and enhance their abilities to react to all levels of subject resistance. This training will provide considerations for all typical force option tools to include Taser, ASP baton, and less lethal force platforms. The core elements taught in this course such as leverage, body position, and timing are compatible with all other defensive tactics and use of force related systems. But, learning to efficiently gain control of resistant and assaultive subjects is only part of the process.

This course will also focus on building effective communicators, trainers and mentors of law enforcement professionals. Conventional methods of instruction have been shown to produce a 20% rate of retention. Our innovative, student focused training methods, result in a retention rate of up to 80%. This program maximizes information transfer from the classroom to real world application for trainers and the professionals they teach. Finally, this course will provide a robust curriculum that can be tailored to individual and organizational needs and fielded in virtually any law enforcement, security, or similar organization.

Course objectives include but are not limited to:

Enhance subject compliance with the use of verbal de-escalation and soft-empty hand techniques
Appropriately react to an assaultive subject at close quarters
Develop skills in handcuffing and controlling resistant subjects
Perform multiple-officer and single-officer takedowns on resistant subjects
Incorporate force tools and how to transition to the most effective force options
Enhance your organization’s existing training through the utilization of student centered, adult learning principles

The foundation of this course is built on empty-hand control techniques while integrating a holistic approach to the use of all force options. The principles taught in this course are not only easy to learn and effective, but also compliment tactics officers may already be using. An attack cannot always be avoided, so don’t rely solely on situational awareness or unrealistic technique to stay safe on the streets.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

BDU style pants
Duty belt
Training weapon
Mouth guard

COST: $799.00 per Officer for the 5-day Instructor Course

For more information, email stormcombatives@gmail.com or call (651) 245-5525.

S.T.O.R.M. Combatives- Team Arrest & Control

Team Arrest & Control

Presented by: STORM Combatives

Hosted by: Eden Prairie PD

Monday-Friday, March 8 – March 12, 2021

Tuition: $799/ student (5-day Instructor Course)

To register, click here.

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

As law enforcement officers we rarely respond to a dangerous incident without the aid of backup. So why do we so frequently operate as individuals when controlling an aggressive suspect? This course will teach specific, easy to learn methods for two or more officers to safely control fully assaultive suspects. These are time tested and proven techniques for keeping officers safe. This system is also effective at mitigating the use of higher levels of force which can lead to unnecessary injury, emotional stress and civil liability.

This course can easily be integrated with other tactics or systems. These physical skills are grounded in basic human kinetics with a focus on effective subject control. The secret of the success of our methods come through universal application. This allows officers to learn a minimal number of techniques, but have an ability to apply them under a wide array of circumstances. Officers attending this course can expect to develop improved ability to control dangerous suspects regardless of their existing skill set.

Course objectives include but are not limited to:

· Enhance subject compliance with the use of verbal de-escalation and soft-empty hand techniques

· Appropriately react to an assaultive subject at close quarters

· Develop skills in handcuffing and controlling resistant subjects

· Perform multiple-officer and single-officer takedowns on resistant subjects

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

BDU style pants
Duty belt
Training weapon
Mouth guard

For more information, email stormcombatives@gmail.com or call (651) 245-5525.

GLOCK Armorer’s Course

GLOCK Armorer’s Course – 108621

Presented by: GLOCK

Hosted by: Edina PD

January 7, 2021: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Certification: 3 years

To register, click here.

*Student supplies safety glasses for eye protection and a small flashlight.

*GLOCK provides lunch meal unless otherwise noted.

*3 year Certification upon successful completion for all GLOCK model pistols, excluding the G18 Select Fire models

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

• Safety Check
• Safety Function
• Field Stripping
• Slide Disassembly and Reassembly
• Frame Disassembly and Reassembly
• Slide Options
• Frame Options
• Magazines
• Field Inspection Test
• Rifling
• Preventive Maintenance
• Lubrication
• GLOCK Sights
• Service Procedures
• Practical Examination
• Written Examination

STUDENT PREREQUISITES:

• To be eligible to take the Armorers Course you must be active/retired law enforcement or
military, private security, GLOCK Stocking Dealer/Range Program Employee or current
GSSF member.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Understand and be able to explain the design features of the GLOCK Safe Action System
• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to maintain, troubleshoot and service all GLOCK
pistols by passing the Practical Examination and by scoring a minimum of 80% on the
written examination

Field Training Officer: Basic

Presented by: Kevin Kelleher, Field Training Solutions

Monday – Wednesday, December 7 – 9, 2020, 8:30AM – 4:30PM. $295

28 hours (POST Board Approved)

To register, contact dianne@ftosolutions.com.

To view the course flyer, click here: Basic-Dec 7-9-2020-Edina MN

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

Our San Jose-based field training officer course prepares newly appointed FTOs for the important and challenging role they have in shaping the future of today’s modern law-enforcement agencies.

This course develops FTOs to be the best trainers possible. It focuses on how to teach, how to coach, how to address training problems, and how to evaluate performance. Upon completion of the three-day classroom portion of this course, participants will return to their agencies for an orientation to the field-training program used by their agency. Your FTO coordinator, using our guide, will instruct the participants in the format, forms, timeline, capabilities and limitations of your particular program.

No matter what field-training program your agency uses, this course will meet your FTO-developmental needs

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

Field training philosophy
The role of the field-training officer
Communication skills
DISC personality profile
Adult learning
Learning preferences
Generational differences
How to create training opportunities
Performance documentation
Performance appraisal
Evaluation exercises

DAY ONE focuses on how to teach, including the Department of Justice FTO program recommendations such as learning preferences, generational differences, and the importance of personality in reading and communication.

Day One Agenda

Introduction and course overview
FTO program overview — Phase training, DOR, Program issues
Role of the FTO
Organizational skill set assessment
Adult learning
Problem- and scenario-based learning
Learning preferences

DAY TWO focuses on coaching and communication, including role plays confronting performance issues and performance improvement, and the impact of personality on communication and evaluation.

Day Two Agenda

Review of Day One
Performance scenario #1
Coaching
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
Performance scenario #2 — PIP writing and presentation
DISC Personality Inventory
Performance scenario #3 — PIP writing and presentation

DAY THREE focuses on evaluation, which includes evaluation exercises in which attendees are welcome to use their own DOR or our San Jose-based template.

Day Three Agenda

Review of Day Two
Evaluation overview
Categories and behavioral anchor
DOR / Narrative — Fahd Case
Evaluation exercises
Out of class assignments and course evaluations

Upon completion, each attendee will return to his or her agency for an orientation to the particular field training program that his or her agency uses.

INSTRUCTOR PROFILE:

Managing Field Training

Presented by: Kevin Kelleher, Field Training Solutions

Friday, December 4, 2020, 8:30AM – 4:30PM. $95

7 hours (POST Board Approved)

To register, contact dianne@ftosolutions.com.

To view the course flyer, click here: MFT-Dec 4-2020-Edina MN

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

Our one-day Managing Field Training course is intended for those who oversee field training in their agency. The day will consist of discussion, presentation, practical exercises, and a round-table sharing of field training issues facing the attendees.

COURSE CONTENT:

Compare different types of field training programs. No matter what your program looks like now, its roots are probably in one of three programs. In this block we will explore the roots of those programs and compare and contrast how they work.
Identify training skills and methods used by successful FTOs. Have we created field training officers or field evaluation officers? This topic will identify the training and teaching skills that every FTO needs to have in his or her training tool kit.
Explore selection criteria for FTOs. Good FTOs have to have good police skill sets. What else should we be looking at in our FTOs?
Examine national standards for field training programs. This block will take a look at what the National Association of Field Training Officers (NAFTO) recommends in field training. We will also examine field-training practices the Department of Justice took issue with in consent decrees from around the country.
Identify factors and solutions in conflicts between FTOs and recruits. We’ve all heard about “personality problem” in the car. What causes it, and more important, what can we do about it?
Practice keeping your field training program current through modification and expansion of both the DOR and Training Inventory. We will practice program modification by developing a very basic field training program for newly promoted supervisors.

INSTRUCTOR PROFILE:

TASER CEW Instructor Certification

Presented by: Axon Academy

To register, click here.

For a detailed guide of how to register, click here: Axon Academy Registration Process[7]

S.T.O.R.M. Combatives- Command and Control 101 for Patrol Supervisors

Team Arrest & Control

Presented by: STORM Combatives

Hosted by: Eden Prairie PD

June 18th, 8AM – 4PM

Tuition: $199

MN POST Approved 7 Credits

To register, click here.

For more information, click here.

COURSE OVERALL LEARNING GOAL:

STORM Training Group presents Command and Control 101 for Patrol Sergeants. The objective of this course is to train patrol sergeants and aspiring patrol sergeants on the skills and techniques needed for successful active critical incident management. Students will learn command and control techniques for before, during, and after a critical incident. Students will broaden their understanding of tactical de-escalation, contact team development and implementation, span of control, and managing emotions surrounding a critical incident. Students can expect improved skills in conducting effective role calls and de-briefs increasing officer’s ability to effectively handle critical situations.

Leadership is critical to the success of law enforcement, corrections and security professionals. This course will cover the most fundamental aspects of leadership for first line supervisors, while providing useful tools and concepts valuable to even the most experienced patrol sergeants and supervisors. This class is primarily lecture format with some break-out group activities in support of the above learning objectives.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Pen and paper/notebook

For more information, email stormcombatives@gmail.com or call (651) 245-5525.