The FTO Survival Kit

The FTO Survival Kit

Field training is where the real job begins.

The FTO Survival Kit is a practical digital guide built for police recruits and new officers who want to show up prepared, earn their FTO’s trust, and successfully complete field training.

This guide breaks down exactly what Field Training Officers are watching for and gives recruits a clear plan for improving mindset, officer safety, radio communication, report writing, equipment preparation, decision‑making, and performance under pressure. It also includes a week‑by‑week training roadmap and a field‑ready checklist you can use before, during, and after every shift.

Inside the Guide

• The mindset every successful recruit needs
• How to build trust with your FTO
• Radio communication and officer‑safety standards
• Report‑writing expectations and common pitfalls
• Essential duty‑gear preparation
• Common FTO tests and how to handle them
• A week‑by‑week field training roadmap
• A practical FTO survival checklist

Perfect For

• Police academy graduates
• Officers preparing to enter field training
• New patrol officers
• FTOs looking for a resource to give recruits
• Agencies and academies supporting new officers

Survive your FTO. Earn your star. Build your career.

Digital product notice: This is a downloadable PDF guide. No physical product will be shipped.