Field Training Officer Seminar 

Presented by: DeWolf & Associates

Instructor:

DeWolf and Associates: Kristen Romac retired from Northville Township Police department after 21 years. Kristen is or has been a Defensive Tactics Instructor, Master Taser Instructor, Motor Carrier Officer, Firearms Instructor, Certified MILO Instructor, Force Science Analyst, Use of Force Review committee member, and Field Training Officer. In 2016, Officer Romac was honored with the Officer of the Year award. In 2022, she was presented with the Director’s Recognition Award for her work in revamping the agency’s training program. Officer Romac holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Eastern Michigan University, with minors in Psychology and Criminal Justice.

FTO Program:

The Field Training and Evaluating Program is an extension of the law enforcement selection process. It combines pre-field training with objective evaluations to ensure that the standards of a competent law enforcement officer are met. This is a 40 – hour course designed for experienced uniform patrol officers to learn the “new job/task” of becoming a Field Training Officer – FTO. The program will emphasize the FTO’s role in coaching, training, teaching and evaluating the recruit officer as they “earn” the right to wear your department’s uniform. Each student will receive a Field Training and Evaluation manual for this course.

Course Objectives: 

• Field Training Personnel Selection
• FTO’s responsibilities as a teacher, trainer, mentor and coach
• Utilizing the Standard Evaluation Guidelines
• Field Training Officer Conduct/Responsibilities
• How the FTO Creates a Positive Learning Environment
• Remedial Training and the Problem Recruit
• The Purpose of Documentation
• Program Administration
• Field Training Program Operation
• Objective Performance Evaluations
• Legal Issues for the FTO

**A Wifi capable laptop or tablet w/keyboard is required for filling in DORs**

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Course Details:

• DATES: October 12 - 16, 2026 (Monday - Friday)
• TIME: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
• COSTS: $845.00 
• LOCATION: Oakland Police Academy 2900 Featherstone, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 - Location on Campus: Police Academy
• REGISTRATION:  Online registration @ DeWolf & Associates P.O. Box 815 Manchester, MI 48158 | Phone: (248) 828-8055

- 302 Funds Eligible -

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