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FTO Program for Law Enforcement Officers
FTO Program for Law Enforcement Officers
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1
_ creates a paper trail that records the recruit’s rating and proves the FTO conducted the appropriate training.
Examples
Documentation
Field notes
Remedial training
2
____________ is self-imposed change of behavior.
Self-Reciprocity
Intrinsic Reinforcement
Self-Modification
Mirror Reinforcement
3
___________ meetings build and strengthen the fundamental fabric of an agency, people, and promotes long-term-growth.
Recruit
FTO
Administration
Sergeant
4
Keeping a recruit who was not qualified to perform the position, is the definition of which of the following:
Negligent appointment
Negligent entrustment
Negligent retention
Negligent assignment
5
The shift supervisor completes a report once every ____________.
month
week
day
two weeks
6
“Learning by doing” takes place at two different stages in training, what are those stages?
Presentation/Demonstration
Lesson planning/lesson review
Tell/show
Comfort/closer
7
Which of the following is
NOT
one of the ten reasons for implementing an FTO Program?
Provides additional career paths for FTO’s
Increased agency liability
Complies with the EEOC
Provides effective on-the-job training
8
What are some of the skills and abilities of a counselor that an FTO should possess?
Refuse to give guidance
both red and blue
Remain objective
Establish rapport
9
An FTO should be a ____________ by providing encouragement and direction through training.
Trainer only
None of the above
Negative role model
Positive role model
10
How many point scale does the San Jose Model use for rating and evaluating recruits?
7
5
9
10
11
Proper ___ by the FTO, can assist in this process by checking the recruit’s comprehension of what is learned.
evaluation
quizzing
remedial training
lesson planning
12
Which is a key element of communication between a recruit and an FTO?
both red and blue
Use short, commonly understood words.
Modify communication to the level of the trainee
Utilize signals and 10 codes
13
The preparedness to justify an action or lack of an action to others when asked, and mechanisms to document the action
Leadership
Safety
Accountability
Fairness
14
____________ are the three methods of instruction.
Written, Verbal and Instructional.
None of the above.
Lecture, Demonstration and Simulation.
Direct, Indirect and Detail Oriented.
15
Which of the following is
NOT
a philosophy of the FTO program?
No surprises on secrets
Free rides are acceptable
Promote small wins
Learning should be fun
16
Allowing a recruit to use equipment that they are unqualified to use is the definition of which of the following:
Negligent entrustment
Negligent appointment
Negligent retention
Negligent assignment
17
What are some possible stressors away from the workplace?
Family issues
Lack of sleep
Financial matters
All the above
18
If the trainee commits an unethical or negligent act and the FTO influenced that act, the FTO may be ____.
Liable
Knowledgeable
Retainable
None of the above
19
The first step in instruction is to gain the student’s:
Attention
Trust
Ability
Understanding
20
When is remedial training to be provided?
Never, until a vacant position is opened
Only once per training phase
The agency would offer it to anyone with the same problem
Only as last resort
21
Remedial training is a concentrated training effort in an area of performance the recruit is:
Developing
Passing
Retaining
Failing
22
____________ refers to physical movement, coordination and motor skills.
Education
Psychomotor
Effective
Cognitive
23
Which of the 3 learning domains refers to attitudes and values; and is the most difficult to teach, learn, and test?
Affective
Cognitive
Psychomotor skills
Efficient
24
The primary responsibility of the FTO is to ___________ and ___________ the new officer.
counsel/retain
train/evaluate
terminate/scrutinize
command/control
25
The hiring and selection test an agency may include are which of the following:
Psychological Test
All of the above
Oral Exam
Agility Test
26
In the San Jose Model, testing occurs:
As one type of remedial training strategy
To eliminate recruits from the process
To elevate completion requirements of recruits
To standardize release dates for all recruits
27
The recruit usually completes the extent ion time with the assigned FTO, work area, and shift unless:
both red and blue
Expertise of FTO is needed
Never should be done
Special Conditions exist
28
The __ is one of the most important document in FTO and provides an immediate, constant, and fair evaluation
Standardized Evaluation Guide
Duty Outlook Report
Detailed Optimized Checklist
Daily Observation Report
29
A relation in which one person influences others to work together to achieve a common goal is the definition of
Motivation
Supervision
Leadership
Influence
30
Which model is considered to be the "National FTO Model" and recognized by CALEA as the standard FTO program.
San Jose
San Antonio
San Fransisco
San Juan
31
What does SEG stand for?
Sound Evaluation Guidelines
Standard Event Guide
Social Evaluation Guidelines
Standardized Evaluation Guidelines
32
The basic purpose of _____________ is to help the recruit learn to solve their own problems.
coping
adjusting
rapport
counseling
33
What are the key elements of a successful FTO Program?
Transparency, Objectiveness, and Oversight
Critiques, Demonstration, and Evaluation.
Punctuality, Fairness, and Development.
Validity, Reliability, and Consistency.
34
What are the common leadership styles?
both blue and yellow
Theory X and Y
Laissez-faire
Theory Z
35
One reason for the rotation of recruits to different FTOs is to:
Supplement manpower on other shifts
Exposes trainee to a variety of styles
Give the recruit stress
Keep from bonding into a working relationship
36
____________ is providing direction and guidance to others through personal example, sound judgement and courage.
Knowledge
Empathy
Leadership
Integrity
37
Which is
NOT
one of the four learning styles?
Environmental Preferences
Auditory
Visual
Repetitive
38
A remedial training plan is designed to assist a trainee in achieving acceptable performance levels in:
report writing
officer safety areas
areas of weakness
patrol procedures
39
When should an FTO step in to correct behavior?
Ethical Issues
All of the above
Legal Issues
Safety Issues
40
There are 5 key elements of a successful FTO program. Which of the following is another key element?
Consistency of the Program
Mandatory Ride-Alongs by a Trainee Prior to Hire
Broad Based Conferences and Workshops
Curriculum Control through Database Resources
41
Some ways to accomplish changing people’s attitudes is to work in a “Comfort Zone” which includes:
All of the above
Ask questions instead of giving direct orders
Use encouragement
See things from the trainees point of view
42
What is the reason for holding FTO meetings?
Promote communication between FTOs
Ensure program consistency
Strengthen the reliability and validity of the program
All of the above
43
What is the goal of the FTO program?
Produce job security for other officers
Produce a probationary officer with basic skills
Produce fully trained officers
Eliminate budget cuts for training
44
What are some possible symptoms of stress according to this course?
None of the above
Being able to focus
Rapid reflex
Thoughtfulness
45
The ________________ serves as a quick reminder of the ratings that are acceptable and those that are not.
Likert scale box
Team score box
Daily score box
Rating scale box
46
To work, reinforcement for behavior should be:
Specific, Immediate, Sincere, Unexpected
Public, Eventful, Rewarded, Classy
Expected, Impulse Driven, Understood, Repeated
Fake, Vigorous, Embellished, Known
47
The _ is a planned complexity of training broken into week-by-week segments so as not to overload the recruit or the FTO
policy and procedure book
recruit officer review
report writing guide
recruit officer training guide
48
The DOR is the most important documentation form in the field training program. It serves as the trainee’s:
salary calculator
report card
retention predictor
interest inventory
49
What is ethics?
What my feelings tell me is right
Is what is in accordance with religious beliefs
Principles or acceptable rules of conduct
What conforms to the golden rule
50
____________ is the ability to complete an assignment through completion.
Dedication
Accountability
Fairness
Courage