January 15, 2026 1 min read
Webinar Session Recap: Training and Retaining the Next Generation of Officers
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As new generations join they workforce, they are quick to reshape expectations – and law enforcement recruits are no exception. Today’s new recruits bring different expectations about recognition, feedback, and purpose. Our recent webinar, Readiness From Day 1: Training and Retaining the Next Generation of Officers, explores how a strong FTO program lays the foundation for long-term officer readiness, starting on Day 1.
The Session Recap
Hi, I’m Michael Raymond, Sr. Solutions Engineer here at Vector Solutions, and thank you to everyone who joined our webinar, Readiness From Day 1: Training and Retaining the Next Generation of Officers. Today’s session was focused on how today’s new recruits are reshaping the expectations around feedback, recognition, and mentorship, and what that means for field training programs.
My colleague, Anthony Addante talked about the opportunity agencies have to adopt their FTO programs to meet these expectations while still maintaining accountability and consistent standards.
During the webinar, we explored practical strategies for mentoring recruits, providing a more structured and timely feedback, and identifying performance trends early before small issues can become bigger challenges, ultimately leading to bad habits.
We also shared a demo on Frontline’s FTO tracker, highlighting how agencies are using real-time visibility in tools like color-coordinated charts track, to support both trainees and FTOs, improving consistency and overall strengthening their readiness from day one. If you missed the webinar or want to take another look at the strategies and tools we discussed, please be sure to watch the full recording on demand.
Readiness From Day 1: Training and Retaining the Next Generation of Officers
Explore how a strong FTO program lays out the foundation for long-term officer readiness, starting on Day 1. With an in-session demo on Frontline’s FTO solution, you’ll see how agencies are using technology to prepare the next generation of officers, and the FTOs who guide them, for success.
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When you have a well-built FTO program, you’re setting the foundation for that officer when they hit that street, when they’re on their own, so they have the skills, the confidence… It starts from day one.
Deputy Chief Anthony Addante (ret.)
Account Executive
Meet the Speakers
Michael Raymond brings a decade of combined experience in law enforcement, public safety technology, and government-focused SaaS solutions to his role here at Vector as a Senior Sales Engineer. But his experience doesn’t end there – beginning his career in public safety in 2017, he has served as a Community Service Officer, Auxiliary Police Officer, and later as a sworn Police Officer in 2021. Michael currently serves as a Police Officer with the Villa Park Police Department, where he focuses on community engagement, emergency response, and investigative work.
Deputy Chief Anthony Addante (ret.)
Deputy Chief Anthony Addante is a retired Deputy Chief with 26 years of law enforcement service. He spent approximately six years leading field training programs across multiple models and is deeply passionate about developing effective training organizations. His experience spans both administrative leadership and hands-on program management, with a strong focus on ensuring recruit success.
