FTO Update/Refresher

FTO Update/Refresher

Hosted by

Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission 

This one-day workshop is designed for the experienced FTOs who have completed a basic Training and Evaluation course. The advanced strategies used in this presentation are designed to maximize the effectiveness of those responsible for teaching and training the new employee.

Participants will have the opportunity to exchange and evaluate ideas, problems and solutions. The program features a minimum of lecture and a maximum of student involvement. While emphasizing the critical role as a Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Mentor.  Activities will focus on skills required for a legally defensible, valid, reliable, and objective documentation and evaluation using the San José Model of Training.

Instructor:  DeWolf and Associates: Lt. Ed Dreslinski retired after almost 26 years with the Ann Arbor Police Department. Lt. Dreslinski began his FTO career in 1995 mentoring dozens of recruit officers on their successful career path and a number of recruits who failed to meet the performance standard. In 2003, Lt. Dreslinski was promoted to sergeant and became the FTO Coordinator until 2012 when he was again promoted to his current rank and became the FTO Commander. Lt. Dreslinski has instructed in several capacities for over 16 years with his department. Lt. Dreslinski received his Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Management from Northwood University and his Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Technology focusing on Emergency Management from Eastern Michigan University. Lt. Dreslinski is also a graduate of Staff and Command at E.M.U.

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

Date:                  May 11, 2026

Time:                  8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Cost:                   LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – prepaid

LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $150 p/p

Non-Member Agencies -$250 p/p

Location:           Flint Township Police Department – 5200 Norko Drive Flint, MI 48507

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