FTO Goodies.....

[Notorious]

That extra stuffed animal and some gloves would be something that belongs in your warbag no matter how many years you got on.

But for FTO, yes, a reading light for inside the car when you are stuck in there reading your manual and some protein bars and snacks would be paramount.

[micro911]

I carried extra battery for flashlight and radio,an MRE, extra bottle of water, poncho, boonie hat, extra ammo for my pistol and shotgun, chapstick, etc.

[Datdarkness]

+1 for the extra toys/teddy bear...

Pretty big event in my childhood, and i've never forgotten that small detail

[ncortez11]

I'm guessing anything that you already have everything tactically wise to keep yourself and your boot safe. HMMMMMMMMM.....
1)Trauma/First Aid Kit
2)Snacks, for loooong perimeters
3)Ipod/Android with music, videos, and wi-fi to keep urself sane with anything that requires babysitting bad guys in the hospitals or major occurrences.
3) Disposable gloves
4)Cellphone charger, in case your doing loooong overtime
5) Cash, small bills. For food and vending machines for snacks
Otherwise, depending on your department and resources.

[IA300]

Good stuff listed. Let me add:
If they don't give you one, get a legal sourcebook. It's a great reference tool.

[Notorious]

Pocket PC and VC.

[jp1911]

All good advice, During FTO they will look at your attitude that is the most important. Everyone makes mistakes but how you handel it is what they look at.

Have extra batteries for flash light and radio, Have a extra Duty shirt and under shirt along with socks. It sucks when you get pepper spray all over you at the beginning of shift and have to deal with it for 8-12 hours. Baby wipes are good to have, sometimes being able to wipe down your face and hands makes a difference. Multiple handcuff keys, one on key ring, pencil type in shirt pocket, one in waist band.

Get a second pair of boots so one set in always polished with good shine. Keep one set of uniforms set back cleaned and pressed for uniform inspection.
It will save your but when you get off and all you have is enough time to eat and take a nap before you go back, and uniform inspection is the next day.

Keep your comments to yourself, ask questions if your are unsure about department policy. Absorb all you can from all the senor officer.

[Caddis]

Breath mints!

[1CavScout]

Times have changed I guess. When I was an FTO in the 90's I told my trainees what they were allowed to put in my car...

[center_x]

^ I'd rather have something and be told to get rid of it, vs not having something when I'm asked to grab it or need it. It's a double edge blade that I want to tread lightly on...

[Notorious]

I was in FTO back in the early nineties and never had any FTO's tell me to get rid of stuff. I was told I didn't bring enough stuff or the right stuff though.