The Field Training Officer Program includes two separate training phases:

Field Training Officer Phase: This phase of training lasts eight (8) weeks. The recruit officer will ride with a patrol officer that is a certified Field Training Officer (FTO). This phase allows the Recruit Officer to apply the academy training in a practical situation under the close guidance of an experienced Police Officer. The Recruit Officer will be required to demonstrate the job knowledge and skills necessary to be a Police Officer.  

Solo: This phase continues until the end of the Recruit Officer's one-year probationary period which begins on the date they are sworn-in. In this phase the Recruit Officer will be assigned to solo patrol duties. This phase is conducted under the close supervision of a squad sergeant and will determine if the Recruit Officer has the ability to be a permanent Police Officer with the Greenwood Police Department.

The Field Training Officer Program includes two separate training phases:

Field Training Officer Phase: This phase of training lasts eight (8) weeks. The recruit officer will ride with a patrol officer that is a certified Field Training Officer (FTO). This phase allows the Recruit Officer to apply the academy training in a practical situation under the close guidance of an experienced Police Officer. The Recruit Officer will be required to demonstrate the job knowledge and skills necessary to be a Police Officer.  

Solo: This phase continues until the end of the Recruit Officer's one-year probationary period which begins on the date they are sworn-in. In this phase the Recruit Officer will be assigned to solo patrol duties. This phase is conducted under the close supervision of a squad sergeant and will determine if the Recruit Officer has the ability to be a permanent Police Officer with the Greenwood Police Department.

The Training Unit of the Greenwood Police Department is under the direction of Corporal Paul Clifford. 

Cpl. Paul Clifford

Cpl. Clifford is a certified Law Enforcement Instructor as well as a certified Firearms Instructor.  He is assisted in training by other members of our department that are also certified as LE/Firearms Instructors.

Continuing education is vital in the role of a police officer as changes occurr rapidly and consistently.  The Greenwood Police Department strives to meet these changes as they occurr by providing the very latest training to our officers by way of in-service training, quarterly staff training, and regional / national training.