An FTO is a Field Training Officer, who is charged with overseeing the real-life training of new recruits after they’ve completed the academy.

I still refer to the FTO (field training officer) as the “fine tuning officer.” And it’s going to take you about a year to get where you need to be to become a self-sufficient officer.

The Davis Police Department took to Facebook to congratulate two of its officers for completing their Field Training Officer (FTO) program, making them ready to hit the roads on solo patrols.

Almost six years ago, former Columbus Police Cpl. Clayton Watkins came under legal scrutiny for his use of force during an ...