Field Training Officer Solutions

FTO Solutions: An Experience Accelerator

The transition from police academy recruit officers to field-ready law enforcement experts often highlights struggles in critical areas like report writing, decision-making, communication, and situational awareness. These foundational skills can be difficult to teach through traditional training methods alone, leaving new staff lacking in their capabilities in the field. MILO’s scenario content is designed to complement field training programs by accelerating real-world experience. These immersive scenarios equip officers with the critical decision-making and communication skills needed to succeed in the field.

MILO’s scenarios are designed to seamlessly complement the Command Presence FTO Certification (C.T.E. Model). Officers can begin with micro-level situations using still images or short video clips to help novices develop skills in observation, analysis, and communication. As training advances, instructors guide trainees through increasingly complex scenarios, gradually transitioning from basic interactions to full-call simulations. These immersive experiences require clear communication and effective interaction with on-screen individuals, pushing new officers to apply their training holistically and in line with agency policy and procedure. Through this progression, trainees develop confidence and a skill set to handle real-world calls with professionalism and sound judgment. This foundational training focuses on honing essential competencies for officers.

As trainees progress, they engage in more complex, interactive scenarios that challenge them to interpret nuanced situations, make real-time tactical decisions, and receive valuable instructor feedback. The integration of MILO’s immersive simulations with Command Presence FTO Certification creates a comprehensive, dynamic training experience—helping officers refine critical thinking, decision-making, and de-escalation techniques in real-world settings.

Coaching, Training, Mentoring, and Evaluating

MILO’s cutting-edge simulators transform a police department’s FTO program into an immersive, interactive experience. FTOs are empowered to guide trainees through every stage of their development, providing real-time coaching and actionable feedback. The system creates an environment where mistakes become learning opportunities, progress is measurable, and agencies can ensure their officers are field-ready.

This Program is Designed for Long-Term Success

The Command Presence FTO Certification (C.T.E. Model) course, paired with MILO’s Field Training Officer scenarios, creates a full-circle training experience—integrating instruction, practice, and evaluation. Officers begin with the foundational course, then apply their knowledge through progressive simulation training, starting with micro scenarios and advancing to full-call interactions. MILO’s FTO scenarios reinforce critical skills such as communication under pressure, articulation, accurate reporting, and sound decision-making, ensuring officers are prepared to perform confidently in the field.

Unlike traditional methods, MILO’s approach incorporates evidence-based cognitive training and the latest research in human behavior and crisis response, ensuring new officers are not only prepared but resilient. By integrating MILO’s simulation-based scenario training with Command Presence’s structured FTO program, agencies can enhance field training with realistic, decision-driven experiences. This combination goes beyond standard training and evaluation—it accelerates officer readiness for the complex challenges of modern policing.

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Solutions to Fit Every Field Training Officer, Supervisor, and Agency

From single-screen simulators to fully immersive 300-degree theaters, MILO Range systems adapt to the specific requirements of each department. Every course provides classroom configuration that includes realistic role-play scenarios, after-action review tools, and interactive training modes that provide a safe, effective environment for learning. From remedial training to advancing your law enforcement career, our trainers are former police officers with the skills to take your current field training or classroom training to the next level.

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FTO Training Course with our Trusted Partner

Boost your law enforcement experience with effective training for public safety. MILO’s simulation, paired with Command Presence FTO Certification (C.T.E. Model), ensures your entire department is better prepared to navigate complex calls, articulate observations, and engage with the public confidently and effectively. When training aligns with real-world challenges, officers don’t just train—they thrive.

This 40-hour Certification Course is the next evolution in Field Training. Participants will be introduced to the human-performance-based C.T.E. (Coach, Train, then Evaluate) Model© developed by Command Presence Training. This is not the San Jose model or the PTO; it’s entirely new. This course emphasizes how FTOs train, not just how to evaluate. It has entirely new performance criteria based on 21st-century policing. When applied properly, the C.T.E. model increases officer performance, reduces washout rate, and reduces FTO burnout. It’s time to think differently about FTO training; this is your opportunity to be part of the long-overdue change. Through guided discussion, case study, and video analysis, course participants will explore the following:‍