Wisconsin Field Training Officers Association

02/24/2026

Our 34th Annual Training Conference in September, will also feature a presentation by members of the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (TN) on “The Alex Friedmann Case.” This case drew national attention when a prison/jail reform activist, posing as a construction worker, spent months inside an under-construction jail with bizarre and sinister intent. Join us for the whole conference or just one day. More registration information can be found on our website - https://www.wftoa.org

02/18/2026

🚨EXCITING NEWS!!🚨 Our 34th Annual Training Conference is in September. Our Keynote Speaker is Tom Rizzo from On Patrol: Live. Come for the whole conference or just one day. Registration information is on our website - https://www.wftoa.org

09/25/2024

Our 32nd Annual Training Seminar is in full swing. Some great speakers and raffle prizes of course.

06/26/2024

Louka Tactical training is coming to the Fond du Lac Police Department. This training is designed for female shooters. Check out their video for more information.

If you are interested in joining our team, the Fond du Lac Police Department is now hiring. Come join a family that invests in its employees. About our dep...

05/20/2024

Registration for our 32nd Annual Training Seminar is open!! Seminar dates are 9/25-27 at Chula Vista in Wisconsin Dells. Register 3 attendees and the 4th is FREE (all must be registered together and offer expires 9/20/24). Join us for some great training! Visit our website for the agenda.

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08/15/2023

Calling all Field Training Officers in Communications, Corrections and Patrol. Our 2023 Conference is 9/27-9/29 at Chula Vista. If your department sends 3 trainers to attend they’ll receive a 4th registration for FREE!

08/22/2022

Our board has worked diligently to arrange for another great WFTOA training event this year. We'll be at the Chula Vista in Wisconsin Dells again and the dates are September 14-16. We have worked to arrange presentations that reflect current matters in law enforcement and address feedback from you on presenters. We strive to find presenters that ease the burden on you the training officers in Corrections, Communications, and Patrol.

We have also extended our registration promotion until Tuesday, 9/6/22. When your department registers three (3) officers to attend you'll receive one (1) additional registration for FREE!! Please register at www.wftoa.org

The Wisconsin Field Training Officers Association, is an educational and professional association concerned with apprenticeship training (commonly known to as the Field Training Officer concept) for Law Enforcement, Communications, and Corrections personnel.

06/15/2021

Our conference registration special has been extended to August 1st. Register 3 attendees and get the 4th for FREE!! Go to our website and click on the "Register Now" button. Great training opportunity for FTO's in Corrections, Communications and Patrol.

02/15/2021

We would like to announce our 2021 Training Conference dates are September 22-24 at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The conference features keynote speakers and breakout sessions throughout the three day event. Field Training Officers from around the state exchange ideas and solutions for field training programs. Attendees receive 20 hours of training time toward their annual recertification. If you register by May 1st, you'll save $25. Check out our featured speakers using the link and click "Register Now" to download the registration form.

The Wisconsin Field Training Officers Association annual conference is held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The conference features keynote speakers and breakout sessions throughout the three day event. Field Training Officers from around the state exchange ideas and solutions for fiel...

12/07/2020

A message to everyone from our Director Kevin Otto...

06/29/2020

We regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel this year's training conference. If you've already registered we'll be in contact with you. We look forward to providing a quality conference in 2021 so watch for details.