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Overview

FTO Buddy is an app that helps deputies meet their training requirements, it can also be use as a reference for other deputies in corrections. Such as, dealing with prisoners, protocols, and updated procedures; FTO Buddy will give deputies the tools to achieve any task.

What we do know

Currently, "X" County corrections have their deputies carry a "300 lb" binder until training is completed; process can take over a year. 

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RESEARCH

Long Term Goal: The long term goal is to make this app seamless to use, decrease correction issues, and be accessible by various agencies throughout the state and/or country.

It is really important to design an experience that will help connect deputies with easy access to solve every day problems or issues.

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Finding the problem

1. We found out many deputies leave their binders inside their locker. It can take up to a year for a deputy to complete the training. Which is a big “no no” since many deputies will find it challenging when problems arise. 
2. Many deputies find it difficulty to understand the binder and staying focus.  Deputies who have completed FTO have difficulties remembering certain task, and the vast majority no longer carry their binder (ex. Forms to fill in). It is plain text, and they hate it.
3. Some of the content is outdated and it is no longer relevant to the real world. 

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the Solution

1. With an app, deputies will have the FTO in their pockets 24/7. They will be able to have access and complete the training much faster. 
2. First the wording on the FTO will be rewritten, the use of dry text will be limited to short sentences. Video and images will be implemented for each training module.
3. The app will have recent updates. The individual training module, will notify deputies when updates have occurred. 

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sketches and WIREFRAMES

Through multiple sketches, low fidelity solutions, and critiques we are able to decide on the solutions that gave us the best chance of achieving our long-term goal.