Basic Field Training Officers

2025 Basic Field Training Officers Course, Harker Heights 9/29-10/3/25

Available Seats: 25 of 30

Cost: $475.00

Credit Hours: 40

Dates:
September 29, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 30, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
October 1, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
October 2, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
October 3, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
Harker Heights Police Department (30) map
Training Room
402 Indian Trail
Harker Heights, TX 76548

2025 Basic Field Training Officers - Humble 12/1/25

Available Seats: 23 of 30

Cost: $475.00

Credit Hours: 40

Dates:
December 1, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 2, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 3, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 4, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 5, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
Humble Police Department (36) map
310 N. Bender
Humble, TX 77338

Rationale:

The Field Training Officers who help mold new officers in a law enforcement agency have an immense duty as supervisors, instructors, and role models. This course will define the FTO's roles and responsibilities and provide the knowledge and skills necessary to function as an FTO. The course focuses on honest and consistent feedback to help the trainee succeed while documenting trainee progress or failure. The San Jose model is the basis, with exposure to the Reno and the "Common Sense" models. This provides the student with the broad knowledge necessary to work within any program used in their agency.

This is a 40-hour course presented in 5 days. The training format includes lecture, discussion, videotaped scenarios used to assist the student in learning how to complete consistent and accurate Daily Observation Reports, and role-playing to simulate end-of-shift discussions or counseling. This course meets and exceeds the TCOLE requirements for course #3702.

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Identify learning styles, theories of leadership, teaching techniques, and the communication process.
• Recognize the aspects and techniques involved in being an effective counselor.
• Describe the evaluation process, grading errors, standardized guidelines, and communication skills.

• List components of civil liability, validity of documentation, the remedial training process, and release from the training program.
• Recognize the basic components of various models of police field training.

• Describe how to integrate components of each model to create a successful Field Training Program.

Chief Billy Tidwell retired from the Tomball Police Department in 2020 after serving 5 years as Chief of Police. Prior to that, he was the Chief of the Liberty Police Department, on two separate occasions, for a total of 17 years. He currently provides professional coaching, consulting, and training through BRT Consulting, LLC.

He has conducted training for many law enforcement agencies and departments across the country, as well as organizations and associations, including the Texas Sheriff’s Association, the Texas Narcotics Control Program, and the Texas Jail Association. He has also conducted numerous training sessions for LEMIT in the Texas Police Chief’s Leadership Series, Constables Continuing Education, Command Staff Leadership Series, and New Chief Leadership Series.

Chief Tidwell has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Texas Tech University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Houston. He holds a Master Peace Officer Certificate and is a licensed TCOLE instructor, TCOLE Firearms Instructor, and Emergency Driving Instructor.

2026 Basic Field Training Officers Course, Humble ISD PD 3/9-13/26

Available Seats: 50 of 50

Cost: $475.00

Credit Hours: 40

Dates:
March 9, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
March 10, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
March 11, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
March 12, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
March 13, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
Humble ISD Police Department (50) map
1911 Wilson Rd.
Humble, TX 77396

2026 Basic Field Training Officers Course, MCC Waco 6/8-12/26

Available Seats: 30 of 30

Cost: $475.00

Credit Hours: 40

Dates:
June 8, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 9, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 10, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 11, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 12, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
MCC Waco (30 & 150) map
Emergency Services Center
7601 Steinbeck Bend Dr
Waco, TX 76708