Page 5 - Argyle Police Officer Field Training Tips

Field Training Overview and Introduction

Orientation/Phase 1

2 weeks. The recruit should complete all their video training and begin reviewing policies during this
time.

Additionally, hand them all the necessary forms for their job. This includes statement forms, warning
notices, a Miranda Card, and many others.

Introduce them to city personnel and city building locations building locations. Also begin teaching them
the streets, ordinances, and help them get familiarized with our town website and police links.
Additional requirements are listed below:

Discuss radio procedures

Lidar & Radar certification

Firearms qualification to include less lethal shotgun qualification

Begin field work at 25%/75%
Phase 2

Field Work at 50%/50%

Arrests

Investigations

Patrol tactics
Phase 3

Recruit manages shift on their own and doing 75% of the work while the FTO does 25%

Watch court videos

Crime Scene Stuff

Phase 4 -Ghost

All calls and incidents are handled on their own, only assist them only when you have to.

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