Course Category: Welcome to the Pearland Police Department Training Portal! - All Upcoming Training Courses
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Field Training Officer - (July 28, 2026 8:00 am - July 31, 2026 5:00 pm)
This is the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) mandated Field Training Officer #3702 training course offered for Texas Peace Officers. Field Training Officer (FTO) training is an essential component of professional development within law enforcement and corrections agencies. Properly administered field training programs ensure that the professionalism of these fields continues to evolve, fostering a culture of accountability, adaptability, and excellence. A well-trained FTO is the cornerstone of this process, bridging the gap between classroom instruction and on-the-job performance. Operating within a structured and functional field training program, FTOs are instrumental in helping new employees effectively apply theoretical knowledge in real-life, real-time environments. This course provides the tools, techniques, and understanding necessary to develop competent FTOs who can mentor, evaluate, and guide new personnel through the critical early stages of their careers. By equipping FTOs with the skills to lead and teach, agencies enhance their operational effectiveness, improve employee retention, and ensure a consistent standard of service to their communities.
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ICC Canine Encounters (TCOLE 4065) - (Aug. 10, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Description
Effective January 1, 2016, this class is required within two years of completion of the Basic Peace Officer Course. This course also meets TCOLE requirements towards an Intermediate and Advanced Peace Officer Proficiency Certification.
Prerequisite
Currently appointed as a peace officer
Course topics include:
Texas State Animal Laws
Recognizing and Understanding Canine Behavior
Non-lethal tools/methods/resources to avoid and defend against canine attack
Conflict Avoidance, De-escalation, and Use of Force Continuum Principles
Other Techniques and Surviving an Attack
Identification of other common animal encounters
Audience:
Currently commissioned Texas peace officers
Education Credits
4.00 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) -
Legislative Update #3189 - (August 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
This course covers the bills passed in the 89th legislative session, which affect most peace officers, judges, and prosecutors of the State of Texas. This material is a general summary of selected court cases and changes to Texas’ statutes that govern the laws enforced along with the administration of law enforcement officers and agencies as determined by the 89th legislative session. This is not all-inclusive for every change. You must verify all legislative changes and case-law holdings discussed and are responsible for appropriately implementing these changes. Your agency should be working to make the changes and additions to your policy and procedures.
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Post Conviction Sex Offender Supervision Training (Polygraph) - (August 17, 2026 8:00 am - August 21, 2026 5:00 pm)
- This is a 40 hour training course teaching the collaborative use of polygraph in sex offender supervision. Course begins Monday August 17, and ends on Friday, August 21st. Class hours are 8AM to 5PM.
- Advanced interview techniques for sex offenders.
- Polygraph examiners, as well as therapists and supervision officers are welcome to attend.
- Our course is approved by the American Polygraph Association for sex offender testing (PCSOT) and by the Texas JPCOT committee.
- Approved continuing education for American Polygraph Association members.
- Instructors include polygraph examiners, supervision officers, and therapists who have actively utilized polygraph in collaborative environments.
- Clear training in question formulation and target selection that will facilitate understanding the polygraph role in risk assessment.
- Training on the Single Issue Screening Test (SIST) that is ideally suited for screening and risk assessment.
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ICC Spanish for Law Enforcement, TCOLE 2109 - (August 19-21, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
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An important duty for a criminal justice professional is gathering information during field interviews. One must be able to ask questions and be prepared to interpret the responses given in Spanish. This course will provide tips for identifying oneself and on how to ask questions necessary for establishing events, gathering details about times and dates, finding witnesses, and obtaining the description of suspects or victims. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements #2109 -
ICC Crisis Intervention Training - TCOLE #1850 (August 24-28, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm) - (August 24, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
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The purpose of the Intermediate Crisis Intervention Training course is to educate law enforcement officers about issues pertaining to crisis intervention techniques, especially in communicating with persons with a mental illness. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements #1850 -
Advanced TCOLE Instructor #1017 - TMPA - (September 21, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Advanced TCOLE Instructor
The TCOLE Advanced Instructor Certification Course is designed to advance instructor knowledge and understanding of student motivations and generational values as well as advance the development of instructor skills in preparation, presentation, and overall competency in training. Most have been a Basic Instructor for a minimum of 2 years to apply.Preview this course - (1 preview lessons)
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Mental Health Officer (TCOLE #4201) - (September 22-24, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
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This course is free.
The purpose of the Mental Health Officer course is to further inform and educate the officer in the area of mental health and issues pertaining to serving as a mental health officer, to include advanced crisis intervention training.
This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements #4201
Prerequisite
To qualify for a mental health officer proficiency certificate, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
Currently appointed as a peace officer or justice of the peace; At least two years experience as a peace officer or justice of the peace; If not currently a commissioned peace officer, an applicant must meet the current enrollment standards; If an applicant is a commissioned peace officer, an applicant must not ever have had a license or certificate issued by the commission suspended or revoked; If an applicant is a commissioned peace officer, an applicant must have met the continuing education requirements for the previous training cycle; Successful completion of a training course in emergency first aid and lifesaving techniques (Red Cross or equivalent); and Successful completion of the current mental health peace officer training course, pass the approved written examination for mental health officer proficiency, with a score of 80% or better, and pass the skills based exam with a grade of satisfactory. Additionally, the student must have taken:
De-escalation (TCOLE Course #1849) AND Crisis Intervention Training (TCOLE Course #1850) OR Mental Health for Jailers (TCOLE Course #4900)
Please note: Peace officers who completed the Basic Peace Officer Course after 2019 (BPOC 1000667, 1000696, 1000720), will have both 1849 and 1850 and meet the enrollment requirements.
Audience
Currently commissioned Texas peace officers
Education Credits
24.00 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) -
ICC Crime Scene Investigations TCOLE 2106 - (Sept 28, 2026)
The Intermediate Crime Scene Search Course is designed to provide additional information on this subject area. This course is one of the seven courses required for Intermediate certification. It is not meant to override department policy and current laws. This is a hands on working course. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements #2106
REQUIRED EVIDENCE KIT-
Paper evidence bags, small, medium and large- 10 each
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Gloves- box of your size
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Crime Scene Tape- one roll
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Fingerprint kit (powder, brush, tape, index cards)
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DNA kit (swabs, distilled water, swab boxes)
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Plaster of Paris- one carton
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Ziploc bag- one each
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Evidence placards
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Tape measures- one each
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Faraday bag- one each
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TCIC/TLETS Mobile Access Course - (October 6, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
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This course is for operators who perform TCIC/NCIC functions at any level lower than full access. Generally, this pertains to inquiry only, including mobile digital terminal (MDT) or laptop computer operators. It also covers information about driver license and vehicle registration. This course requires the TCIC/TLETS Operation Manual Part 1. Operators must receive this training within the first six months of assignment or employment, regardless of whether these duties are performed on a full-time or part-time basis. Course in order to comply with federal requirements, operators must re-certify within two years of certification or most recent re-certification date. -
TCIC Terminal Agency Coordinator Training - (October 7, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
This course is designed for personnel assigned as Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) and anyone who may be assigned duties to assist the TAC. This course covers recently implemented database files and current policy and procedures, audit, quality control and training. It is recommended personnel attend this course within the first six months from the date of appointment or assignment. This course requires the TCIC/TLETS Terminal Agency Coordinator Manual. No recertification required.
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TCIC-TLETS Associate Trainer Recertification - (October 8, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
**RESERVED FOR CURRENT ASSOCIATE TRAINERS ONLY** This in-person course is designed for current Associate Trainers. Attendees review current TCIC/NCIC policy and procedures. This course will cover legislative updates, where applicable, and enhancements to new and existing files. This course requires the use of the TCIC/TLETS Associate Trainer Manual. All Associate Trainers must recertify every two years.
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Leading Without Rank (October 19, 2026 8am-5pm) - (October 19, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Everyone, regardless of rank or title, has the capacity to lead. This course puts the learner on a path to discovering and maximizing their leadership potential. Effective leadership at all levels is vital to healthy organizational culture and this course provides a solid foundation for future growth. Regardless of your current position, you have the ability to influence others and we’ll show you how.
Through guided discussion, small group activities, and self-assessment, participants will:
- Create an individual leadership development plan
- Compare and contrast authority vs. influence and why it matters
- Learn communication and engagement strategies for leading peers and leading up
- Keys to connect and care for others
- Strategies for being the ideal team player
Appropriate Audience
This course is specifically designed for Non-supervisors (Sworn and Professional Staff) with a primary focus of Self-Leadership. -
sUAS Part 107 Unmanned Aircraft/Drone - (October 20, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
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The Part 107 rating, the FAA commercial drone regulation, allows drone pilots to fly unmanned aircraft/drones for business purposes. To fly under Part 107, you need to pass the FAA drone pilot test called the Airman Knowledge Test. This course is designed to prepare you to take the test. Course objectives include: Applicable regulations relating to small unmanned aircraft system rating privileges, limitations, and flight operation. Airspace classification and operating requirements, and flight restrictions affecting small unmanned aircraft operation. Aviation weather sources and effects of weather on small unmanned aircraft performance. Small unmanned aircraft loading and performance. Emergency procedures. Crew resource management. Radio communication procedures. Determining the performance of small unmanned aircraft. Aeronautical decision-making and judgment. Airport operations. Maintenance and preflight inspection procedure. -
Legal Concerns for sUAS Applications in Public Safety - (October 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
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Course Description:
This course is designed to familiarize the participant with applicable Federal and State regulations and case laws regarding small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) utilization.
Course Audience:
Any government personnel
Course Requirements:
Currently employed by a public safety agency
Course Goal:
To familiarize the participant with applicable Federal and State regulations regarding small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) utilization.
Course Objectives:
The participant will be able to understand all Federal and State regulations regarding UAS deployments. The participant will be able to identify applicable case laws regarding sUAS deployments. The participant will be able to identify applicable counter sUAS statutes
Topics of Discussion:
Federal Regulations 49 U.S.C. Section 44809 (Hobbyist Regulations) 14 CFR Part 107 (Commercial Regulations) State Regulations Texas Government Code 423 Texas Transportation Code 24 Case Law Piker v. FAA Administrator Huerta (2014) Katz v. United States (1967) California v. Ciraolo (1986) Florida v. Riley (1989) United States v. Causby (1946) Dow Chemical Co v. United States (1986) Kyllo v. United States (2001) -
Auto Theft & Vehicle Crimes (November 9, 2026 8am-5pm)
It All Starts With a Stolen Car
It is estimated that 75% of all crimes are committed with a vehicle and vehicles are used in 2/3 of abductions. Whether it is a robbery, kidnapping, homicide, terrorism, auto theft trafficking, or any other crime, it is important for a police officer to be able to identify the vehicle they are interacting with or know the steps necessary to identify it.Auto Theft Course - Pearland PDVehicle Identification
Auto Theft & Vehicle Crimes will introduce police officers to vehicle identification number (“VIN”) structure, locations (public, secondary, other), and methods to determine the true VIN of a vehicle. Auto Theft & Vehicle Crimes provides instruction on CARFAX for Police and other resources to verify the validity and history of a vehicle’s VIN. Students will build the knowledge to articulate discrepancies found on a target vehicle’s VIN markings as they relate to the probable cause needed to further their investigation into that specific vehicle. The instructor will use video and photographs to demonstrate secondary VIN locations and common VIN altering techniques. Students will also learn about tools and equipment that may assist in identifying vehicles.