Police Training Officer (PTO Reno/COPS Model)

This highly interactive 40 hour course presents the PTO model (sometimes called the Reno or COPS model) to field trainers engaged in training those who have recently completed the BLEA or Equivalency Academy. This program can be adapted for corrections, but the materials used in this class will be law enforcement related. It begins with an introduction to problem-based learning, which underlies the PTO program. Classes have a maximum of 24 students. Topics include:

• The composition and components of the PTO program
• Adult learning theories, principles and styles
• Emotional Intelligence
• Use and evaluation of journaling
• Duties and responsibilities of program personnel
• Use of teaching and evaluation tools and learning activities

Recruit training in this model focuses on the new peace officer's learning capacity and problem-solving skills as opposed to his or her rote performance capabilities, helping them to better apply their academic knowledge.

NOTICE

Available Sessions are located in the ACADIS List of Available Training.  To see classes, and for registration, please follow this link – Available Training.

Once on this training page, locate the “FILTERS” button at the top right hand side of the page and click the button.

In the “Keyword” Field type – 5603 and then hit the APPLY button.

All available PTO Sessions will be displayed.  For More information on each session, click the individual session.

Contact your agency ACADIS training manager to register.