Forensic eXploitation Department Internal Training Feedback Survey

OMB CONTROL NUMBER: 0704-0553

OMB EXPIRATION DATE: 5/31/2025

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FXD Training Feedback for Contractors in Mentorship 

As a mentee of the FXD Training Program, you are receiving this reaction questionnaire to identify areas for improvement in the mentorship program, instructions, and elements of the training received. This feedback is administered after the completion of mentorship. Please complete the questionnaire to the best of your ability. Your name will remain confidential and will not be shared outside the FXD Quality Team. The information in this feedback will not evaluate any individual, their supervisor, or subordinate.

1. Discipline

   1. Latent Prints

   2. DNA

   3. Firearms/ Toolmarks

   4. Evidence Custodian/ Case File Manager

   5. Chemistry

2. Please answer the statements below regarding the time allotted for mentorship.

   1. There was sufficient time to complete each case/practical exercise. (Agree/Disagree)

   2. There were sufficient opportunities to practice and reinforce what was taught. (Agree/Disagree)

   3. There were a sufficient number of cases assigned in the “Collaborative” phase. (Agree/Disagree)

3. Please provide any recommendations for improvement and/or explanation for the above mentioned question 2. Please do not include PII in your response.

4. We know some modifications may have been necessary through your time in mentorship (e.g., multiple mentors, meeting via Teams rather than face-to-face). Regardless of this, did your mentor make themselves available throughout mentorship?

   1. The mentor was readily available. (Agree/Disagree)

5. Please provide any recommendations for improvement and/or explanation for the above mentioned question 4. Please do not include PII in your response.

6. Did any of the following negatively impact the progress of your familiarization/assessment? Select all that apply.

   1. Mentorship facilities

   2. Changes to the mentorship material

   3. Materials/mentors(s) not ready

   4. Availability of mentor(s)

   5. Meetings

   6. Technology challenges (computer, software, etc.)

   7. Availability of resources

   8. Sequence of activities within mentorship

   9. Pre-deployment activities

   10. No negative impacts

   11. Other:____________________

7. Please provide any recommendations for improvement and/or explanation for the above mentioned question 6. Try to be specific if referencing technology challenges so we can better investigate. Please do not include PII in your response.

8. Please answer the statements below regarding the training material/cases for mentorship. 

   1. The coursework/ instructions provided were easy to navigate/use. (Agree/Disagree)

   2. The coursework/ instructions were presented in a clear or logical order. (Agree/Disagree)

   3. The shadow cases were beneficial in providing familiarity with procedural applications. (Agree/Disagree)

   4. The Collaborative cases were beneficial in providing opportunities to develop expertise in casework activities (Agree/Disagree)

9. Please provide any recommendations for improvement and/or explanation for the above mentioned question 8. Please do not include PII in your response.

10. Please answer the statements below regarding the mentor(s).

    1. The mentor demonstrated thorough knowledge of the FXD policies and casework activities. (Agree/Disagree)

    2. The mentor was organized in their instruction of the training material and in their mentoring style. (Agree/Disagree)

    3. The mentor’s responses to questions were clear and understandable. (Agree/Disagree)

    4. The mentor’s feedback on casework activities was clear and understandable. (Agree/Disagree)

11. Please provide any recommendations for improvement and/or explanation for the above mentioned question 10. Please do not include PII in your response.

12. Which parts of the mentorship were MOST valuable to you? Explain why. Please do not include PII in your response.

13. Which parts of the mentorship were LEAST valuable to you and, if needed, what can be done to improve the course? Please do not include PII in your response.

14. Did your training through the FXD Training Program satisfactorily prepare you for mentorship? (Yes/No)

15. Please provide any recommendations for improvement and/or explanation for the above mentioned question 14. Please do not include PII in your response.

16. Any other comments or suggestions? Please do not include PII in your response.