FTO Goodies.....

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Question..... What are some items that come in handy while on duty and/or during FTO??

I'm trying to think outside the box and get things that I wouldnt think of, for instance aspirin for head aches or Vicks for "smelly" calls.

All recommendations are welcome as well as hints of making the FTO phases easier.

Thanks in advance!!!

[Spanky8601]

kleenex, small pocket size packets for upset victims or later for yourself.

[DEPUTYBILL]

pocket wipes,gloves,glucose pills,or tablets (if you run into a diabetic low blood sugar person,in my war bag I had extra magazines,ammo,chemical light sticks to mark positions,(also came in handy as a flare substitute if you have a flamible liquid spill),sun screen,spare knife,depening on what type of flashlight you are using,a spare,and spare batteries. As you work,you will come up with other useful itema and add them!

[4FTTY]

Spare camera, recorder and radio batteries.
Bungee cord.
Rain gear.
Cold gear.
Extra pens.
Get an accordion folder with all the forms you might need. Mark the tabs for easy access.
Put together a packet with all the DV forms you might need. EPO, Medical release, booking sheet, etc. so it's easy to grab and you don't forget anything.
Map book.
Water.
Advil, benadryl, pepto.
Cheater codes, or a full penal code if you can fit it.
extra flashlight.
Spare cuffs.
If they don't issue you two keys and all the cars are keyed the same, get a spare car key and stash it somewhere on your belt. You will eventually lock your key in the car, probably with the engine running, and having the spare will save your ***.

You'll be able to adjust and add to this list as you go through the program.

Best advice I ever got was "Eyes and ears open, mouth shut." Good luck.

[TASK, LLC]

Water
Food
Extra pair of sunglasses, even when you work nights. You may get involved in an operation which goes into the daytime and sunglasses can help.
Duct tape.
Plastic trash bags.
Large chalk to mark objects which may get moved. Chalk is often used when there is rain or heavy wind which is moving your evidence. Or for marking the position of tires or vehicle debris if vehicles must be moved for traffic safety.

While some may say additional ammunition, I recommend additional ammunition stored in magazines.

For extended deployments or activations, spare clothing, socks, underwear, shirts, toothbrush, tooth paste, shaving gear, and other toiletries. These should be stored at the station or in your personal vehicle.

I do not recommend Vicks. Placing vapor rub under your nose can create nasal irritaion or a chemical burn.

Good luck to you!

[DNA]

Ensure and your favorite power baresque foods. Quick and always ready to go.

Extra flashlights and batteries
Plastic bags ( easily hold and organize susp property )
Alcohol wipes
A good attitude and work ethic.

Dan

[Big D]

Like DNA said something to snack
On if you get stuck on a call. A multi tool is good so is a small prybar maybe even a small tool kit. Forms, pens, batteries first aid stuff (especially anything you personally use like allergy meds) MAPBOOK, if you're not bi lingual you can get a spanish phrase book for LE, i would recommend also getting the EMS one.

[rolncode3]

Personally, I think "things" have less to do with successful field training than attitude. Make sure whatever you do bring, works - dead flashlight batteries, pens with no ink, dead radio battery, etc. will affect your score more than having extras of things.

I would also suggest looking at what your FTO is carrying - there's a reason it's there. I would let my trainee see what's in all my bags if they asked. Most don't bother. Good luck.

[Unit74]

Other than what has been suggested, I reccomend you car several of your FTOs snack crutch.....seeds, jolly ranchers, can of dip.....whatever it may be. Seriously.....

He will not forget you hooked him up one day when you were stuck on a call and he was Jones'n.

[TASK, LLC]

Other than what has been suggested, I reccomend you car several of your FTOs snack crutch.....seeds, jolly ranchers, can of dip.....whatever it may be. Seriously.....

He will not forget you hooked him up one day when you were stuck on a call and he was Jones'n.

THIS is one of the best pieces of advice in this thread.

[bronco1500]

Immodium AD pills. Theyre small and can save your butt....literally !

couple 5 hour energies. Helps perk you up and doesn't fill your bladder.

[Notorious]

Extra snacks for yourself when you get stuck on a long call or OT and can't eat. Bring enough to share.

[Hoopty]

Bring your Brain! The rest will come with time

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Thanks all!!! There is a lot of great advice here.

[kermit315]

I mentioned protien bars or something of the like in the other thread. I am also going to jump on the hand sanitizer band wagon. I cant get enough of it some nights. Face it, we are not dealing with the cleanest segments of society. I also have a whole box of spare gloves in the back of the car. Something that I am going to work on is to get some small stuffed animals to give to kids on the worst of the calls....