OO 02-02 Field Training

Question 1

The purpose of this order is to establish the duties and responsibilities of personnel assigned to training duties in the Field Training and Evaluation Unit. This order supports the Sheriff’s Office Core Value of _________.

Answer 1

“Always Improving.”

Question 2

The Field Training and Evaluation Unit is a function of the Patrol and Enforcement Department. The chain-of-command is as follows for field training issues:

Answer 2

1. Director of Patrol and Enforcement;
2. Chief of Patrol East;
3. Field Training/Reserve Unit Lieutenant;
4. Field Training Liaison Sergeant;
5. Field Training Sergeant;
6. Field Training Coordinator;
7. Field Training Officer (FTO); and
8. Recruit.

Question 3

The Field Training Staff will develop programs to meet the recruits’ training needs and make ________ during all phases of training.

Answer 3

field observations

Question 4

The Field Training Unit will be under a _________ who will ensure the efficient operation of the unit and that all aspects of field training are in compliance with Accreditation Standards as well as Sheriff’s Office policy.

Answer 4

Commanding Officer,

Question 5

The Field Training/Reserve Unit Lieutenant shall be trained in all aspects of the current Field Training and Evaluation program. He will:

Answer 5

1. Assume command responsibilities for the Field Training Unit;
2. Have authority over all aspects of recruit Field Training and Reserve Officer Field Training;
3. Review all recommendations for retention or termination of recruit personnel assigned to the Field Training Program;
4. Maintain a liaison with the Patrol Divisions and solicit feedback from the:a. Academy;
   b. Field Training Sergeants;
   c. FTOs; and
   d. Recruits.

Question 6

The Field Training/Reserve Unit Lieutenant will conduct a critique of the Field Training Program through feedback from the recruits upon the conclusion of the ______ of Field Training.

Answer 6

final phase

Question 7

The Field Training Liaison Sergeant is assigned to the _________.

Answer 7

Field Training Office

Question 8

The Field Training Liaison Sergeant must:

1. Have been assigned to the Field Training program for a minimum of ___ years;

Answer 8

two

Question 9

The Field Training Liaison Sergeant must:

2. Counsel recruits in matters referring to assignment, training, conflicts with their FTOs, and the need for _____ training;

Answer 9

remedial

Question 10

The Field Training Liaison Sergeant must:

3. Review the following reports and make recommendations through the chain-of-command concerning all aspects of training:

Answer 10

a. Recruit Daily Observation Report Form (P-0717);
b. Exemplar Reports Form (P-1525);
c. End of Phase Reports Form (P-1520);
d. Daily Observation Performance Tracking Sheet Form (P-1528); and
e. Officer Safety Violation Reports Form (P-1773).

Question 11

The Field Training Liaison Sergeant must:

4. Assist FTOs and _______ in forming remedial training plans to fit training needs;

Answer 11

Sergeants

Question 12

The Field Training Liaison Sergeant must:

5. Develop valid _________ for the training program for testing of recruits;

Answer 12

job-related tests

Question 13

The Field Training Liaison Sergeant must:

6. Monitor ________ of recruits and FTOs;

Answer 13

field performance

Question 14

The Field Training Liaison Sergeant must:

7. Maintain _______ training files

Answer 14

recruit

Question 15

The Field Training Liaison Sergeant must:

8. Randomly review completed _____________ (P-0717) to ensure consistency and compliance with the Standardized Evaluation Guidelines.

Answer 15

Recruit Daily Observation Report Form

Question 16

The Field Training Liaison Sergeant will coordinate assignment of recruits to ________.

Answer 16

training squads.

Question 17

The Field Training Sergeants are assigned to the _____ Division.

Answer 17

Patrol

Question 18

The Field Training Sergeants will:

Answer 18

1. Recommend applicants; and

2. Supervise, evaluate, and make field observations of all FTOs under their command.

Question 19

The Field Training Sergeants will review and approve all _____________ and any other reports generated by FTOs under their command.

Answer 19

Recruit Daily Observation Report Form (P-0717)

Question 20

The Field Training Sergeants will complete the Daily Observation Performance Tracking Sheet Form (P-1528), along with any other documents designated for supervisory completion by the _______ Unit.

Answer 20

Field Training

Question 21

Assist FTOs with development of ______ training plans to fit individual recruit’s training needs.

Answer 21

remedial

Question 22

The Field Training Coordinator is assigned to the ___________.

Answer 22

Field Training Office

Question 23

The Field Training Coordinator will:

Answer 23

1. Assist the Field Training Liaison Sergeant with development of remedial plans to fit training needs;
2. Assist in developing valid job-related tests for the training program for testing of Recruits;
3. Assist in administering Recruit testing;
4. Monitor field performance of Recruits and FTOs;
5. Maintain Recruit/FTO training files;
6. Assist the Patrol Training Coordinator as needed;
7. Perform other tasks as required to accomplish unit goals and objectives;
8. Review completed Recruit Daily Observation Report Form (P-0717) to ensure consistency and compliance with the Standardized Evaluation Guidelines; and
9. Notify the Personnel Division at least 10 business days in advance of the date(s) that police recruits will be going solo.

Question 24

The Field Training Coordinator will:

9. Notify the Personnel Division at least __ business days in advance of the date(s) that police recruits will be going solo.

Answer 24

10

Question 25

The Field Training Coordinator will coordinate assignments of Recruits to training squads with the approval of the Field Training Liaison ______.

Answer 25

Sergeant

Question 26

Prospective FTOs must: 1. Make application to the Field Training Commander through their _____________;

Answer 26

chain-of-command

Question 27

Prospective FTOs must: 2. Be recommended by a current Field Training Sergeant, Squad Sergeant, Watch Commander, and ___________;

Answer 27

Zone Commander

Question 28

Prospective FTOs must: 3. Have a minimum of two years experience in the Patrol Division with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO). Officers having prior police patrol experience with JSO or police patrol experience with other agencies may be selected as a FTO upon approval of the designated ______; and

Answer 28

Chief of Patrol

Question 29

Prospective FTOs must: 4. Have not received discipline in the past __ months.

Answer 29

12

Question 30

The FTO selection process will consist of a FTO Review Board composed of the Commanding Officer of the Field Training Program, the Field Training Liaison Sergeant and the __________.

Answer 30

Field Training Sergeant.

Question 31

The FTO Review Board will:

Answer 31

1. Review internal files; 2. Review report writing skills; 3. Review personnel files; 4. Review with applicants their personal values, attitudes, and knowledge of tactics that may be transmitted to new personnel; and 5. Make recommendations to the designated Chief of Patrol.

Question 32

Prospective FTOs must successfully complete __ hours of training in FTO evaluation and teaching techniques.

Answer 32

40

Question 33

FTOs will: 1. Instruct the recruit in the proper aspects of police procedures, adhering to the structured checklist provided in the _________; and

Answer 33

Recruit Training Manual

Question 34

FTOs will: 2. Complete a Recruit Daily Observation Report Form (P-0717) for each ___ of training, along with other reports pertinent to the program, and have them reviewed by the Field Training Sergeant.

Answer 34

day

Question 35

At the end of each phase of training, the FTO will complete an ____________ with a recommendation on how to continue with the recruit's training.

Answer 35

End of Phase Report Form (P-1520)

Question 36

The FTO will formulate and implement _______ training plans to fit specific training needs for recruits not responding to training.

Answer 36

remedial

Question 37

At a minimum, FTOs will be required to attend In-Service Training ______ and periodic FTO refresher training.

Answer 37

annually

Question 38

If at any time and for any reason a FTO is suspended, he will be placed on ______ status.

Answer 38

inactive

Question 39

___ year after returning to duty, the officer may reapply for active status, and if selected will need to complete the steps which are outlined in A, B, C, and D of this section.

Answer 39

One

Question 40

The _______ Program (hereafter referred to as the program) is designed to provide new police officers with hands on experience of police work under the close supervision of a FTO.

Answer 40

Field Training

Question 41

The length of the basic Field Training Program is __ weeks.

Answer 41

14

Question 42

However, the program may be _______ if the Recruit is not yet ready for advancement to a patrol assignment, but is showing progress and there exists a real possibility that he will successfully complete the program within the extension period.

Answer 42

extended

Question 43

The total length (weeks) of the extension will vary based on _______________.

Answer 43

color squad assignment (blue or gold)

Question 44

The program is designed to train the ________ officer who has successfully completed the basic requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards Training Commission in the post basic training aspects of police work.

Answer 44

probationary

Question 45

The program is divided into ___ phases of training during which the recruit will, upon successful completion of each phase, rotate among the various zones and watches as follows:

Answer 45

four

Question 46

a. Phase One; (1) ___ month in duration; and (2) Primary assignment to a zone, watch, and FTO.

Answer 46

One

Question 47

b. Phase Two; (1) ___ month in duration; and (2) Assignment to a different zone, watch, and FTO.

Answer 47

One

Question 48

c. Phase Three; (1) ___ month in duration; and (2) Assignment to a different zone, watch, and FTO.

Answer 48

One

Question 49

d. Phase Four; (1) ____ working days in duration; (2) The recruit typically returns to the Phase One FTO, zone and watch; (3) Upon successful completion, advancement to a patrol assignment; and (4) Upon successful completion, advancement to the rank of police officer.

Answer 49

Eight

Question 50

Remedial Training - (as required) This is done solely at the discretion of the field training office staff; (1) Not to exceed a maximum of ____ rephase cycles consisting of eight working days each;

Answer 50

three

Question 51

Remedial Training - (as required) This is done solely at the discretion of the field training office staff; (2) Assignment at the discretion of the FTO ______; and

Answer 51

Commander

Question 52

Remedial Training - (as required) This is done solely at the discretion of the field training office staff; (3) The program terminates after the recruit is afforded three rephase cycles consisting of __ working days each and advancement to Phase Four is not recommended at the completion of the third rephase.

Answer 52

8

Question 53

Once the Police Recruit has successfully completed the field training program, attains the rank of Police Officer, and is assigned a permanent patrol assignment, his supervisor will complete the Probationary Officer Evaluation Report Form (P-0024) ______, which will be submitted through the chain-of-command and filed in the Field Training Office.

Answer 53

monthly

Question 54

The integrity of the Field Training Program is dependent on the effective utilization of the __________________.

Answer 54

Standardized Evaluation Guidelines

Question 55

It is extremely important that each evaluator measure performance by using the same standard. To eliminate errors in evaluation, the evaluator is mandated to review the Standardized Evaluation Guidelines prior to ____ evaluation.

Answer 55

EACH

Question 56

The guidelines will remain consistent throughout __ phases of training

Answer 56

all

Question 57

The guidelines are structured so as to set a _____ performance level against which the recruit is to be evaluated.

Answer 57

minimum