National Association of Field Training Officers - Wisconsin Chapter 

Membership Application

(For those not attending the conference)

ORGANIZATION

NAFTO is an educational and professional association concerned with apprenticeship training (commonly referred to as the Field Training Officer concept) for police, communications and corrections personnel.  Educators, administrators, and other criminal justice practitioners are encouraged to participate.  The concept of NAFTO was formalized with its incorporation as a non-profit organization in California in 1991 and was reorganized/relocated to a more central location (Colorado) in 1993.  State chapters have been formed in California, Wisconsin, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Wyoming, and Washington.  Chapters are also in the process of being formed in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and New Mexico.

PURPOSE

·      To promote and foster mutual cooperation between Field Training Officers, other members of their agencies, private industry and the public.

•      To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and new techniques.

•      To conduct training seminars and conferences in FTO program related issues.

•      To research educational methodology so that improvements may be made in the areas of teaching and learning.

•      To educate the membership and the public regarding apprenticeship training.

•      To keep membership, agencies, and the public informed of legislative and statutory changes and their influence on field training.

Benefits

State/regional networking, training meetings, and an annual 3-5 day conference. Consulting support to FTOs, training programs, administrators and the public.  Periodic NAFTO newsletters.  Free subscription to The Trainer, published by the Houston Police Department. Contact the Houston Police Department directly.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE \\$40.00 ($10.00 of the membership fee is retained by the State Chapter). Membership open to active or retired members of a criminal justice organization, persons providing training in FTO related area and those supportive of the goals of NAFTO.

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