National Association of Field Training Officers
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Who we are:
The National Association of Field Training Officers (NAFTO) is a non-profit educational and professional association concerned with apprenticeship training.
Commonly referred to as the “Field Training Officer Concept”, apprenticeship training is used for law enforcement, communications, and corrections personnel. Educators, administrators and other criminal justice practitioners are also encouraged to participate.
NAFTO was created as a resource for law enforcement, corrections, and communications trainers throughout the United States and beyond. NAFTO encourages the exchange of ideas and communication in order to promote “Field Training Program” related issues, which are unique to apprenticeship training models.
Those who choose a career in law enforcement, communications, corrections, and EMS, do not have the skills necessary to simply show up and perform the job in a proficient manner. These career fields have a basic training requirement, such as an academy. This training is basic and provides the foundation of learning. However, it does not provide all the skills necessary to ensure candidates are ready to perform the duties required to do the job in a solo or proficient status.
Apprenticeship training, also known as “The Field Training Officer Concept” is necessary to provide training to new candidates. Field Training Officers known as FTO’s, are experienced officers who attend organized and established training that provides the skills necessary to evaluate and train career candidates.
NAFTO is a resource for Field Training Officers, agencies and departments for developing, and growing field training programs. NAFTO hosts an annual national training conference. This annual training conference features break-out sessions, guest speakers and more. Field training officers in various career fields exchange ideas and solutions for field training programs within their own organization.
How we can help.
Standardized Field Training Reduces Liability As It Relates To:
- Negligent Hiring
- Negligent Retention
- Negligent Assignment
- Negligent Entrustment
- Negligent Training
- Failure to Document
- Negligent Supervision
- Failure to Direct
- Due Process Issues
Apprenticeship Training
Whether FTO or PTO model, Apprenticeship training is used for Law Enforcement, Communications, Corrections and EMS.
21st Century Policing
NAFTO is knowledgeable in regards to the recommendations made by the Task Force for 21st Century Policing.
Subject Matter Experts
Law enforcement, Communications, Corrections, EMS; We have subject matter experts to help your organization.
Communication
NAFTO provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, techniques and program management and best practices.
Benchmark Analytics invites all NAFTO National Conference attendees to relax and enjoy themselves in the conference Hospitality Suite. Benchmark Analytics will provide the snacks and beverages. You bring good conversation and fun-loving spirit. This is a great opportunity to exchange coins, patches, stories, and good ideas! Thank you Benchmark Analytics for your support.
NAFTO is proud to partner with Virtra to bring you the NAFTO Night-In. This yearly event is open to all National Conference attendees and is always a good time! Our Night-In includes the annual Cornhole Tournament, snacks, drinks, and entertainment. NAFTO and Virtra invite you to join us Wednesday night, June 14th @ 7pm in the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. Thank you Virtra for your support!
Interested In Becoming A Sponsor?
Our annual conference cannot be possible without the support of our sponsors.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
I hope this message finds you well. As your Executive Director, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and commitment to our association.
Over the past year, we have faced numerous challenges and celebrated many successes together. Our collective efforts have allowed us to achieve significant milestones, and none of this would have been possible without your active participation and dedication.
As we look back on our journey, it’s clear that our strength lies in our unity and shared vision.
Whether through our record-setting number of classes we’ve hosted this year or our very successful national conference last June, your contributions have been invaluable in advancing our mission.
As we move forward, our focus remains on enhancing member benefits, expanding our outreach to agencies that need quality and affordable training, and fostering innovation in our field. We are committed to providing you with the tools, resources, and opportunities you need to succeed.
Trust is the cornerstone of our relationship, and I want to assure you that we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and service. We recognize the trust you place in us, and we are honored to serve as stewards of our shared mission.
I encourage each of you to stay engaged with our association. This year, your opportunities to get involved will grow exponentially. As we move forward into 2025, we will be creating four committees to serve on, and we are now calling for all interested parties to submit an email of interest to me directly. If you have a particular interest or skill set in curriculum development, instructor development, finances, and/or assisting with our national conference, please reach out.
Thank you once again for being an essential part of our association. Together, we will continue to navigate the challenges ahead and seize the opportunities that come our way. I am excited about the future we are building together and look forward to all that we will accomplish.
Respectfully,
Dan Greene
Executive Director
director@nafto.org
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Mental Health and Wellness Conference
Tempe, AZ First Responder Mental Health and Wellness Conference
Thu Jan 11, 8 AM – Fri Jan 12, 4 PM, 2024 MST
Our friends at First Help want us all to know that 1RC will be in Tempe, Arizona next year for what will certainly be great two days of training, networking, and self-care! Please take a moment to review the conference flyer and see you in Tempe!
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NAFTO Executive Director joins the crew from Virtual Academy’s Between the Lines podcast.
NAFTO Executive Director joins the crew from Virtual Academy’s Between the Lines podcast.
NAFTO Executive Director joined Mike Warren and the rest of the crew from Virtual Academy’s Between the Lines podcast. The team at Virtual Academy are smart, talented people who are extremely LEO friendly and great supporters of NAFTO.
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