Ongoing

TCOLE #2222 Firearms Instructor Certification Course – (December 15, 2025 8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

Target Population: Texas peace officers wanting specialized training as Firearms Instructors. Student Prerequisites: Not prohibited by state or federal law or rule from attending training related to firearms or from possessing a firearm. Never had a license or certificate issued by the Commission suspended or revoked. Currently hold an Instructor Certificate of Proficiency issued by the Commission. Currently employed or designated by the agency chief administrator or academy coordinator as a firearms instructor. Have at least three years’ experience as either a law enforcement officer or a firearms instructor. Length of Course: 40 hours minimum Required Equipment: Firearm and ammunition...

sUAS Part 107 Unmanned Aircraft/Drone

*** TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, PLEASE LOGIN AND REGISTER *** 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...

Legal Concerns for sUAS Applications in Public Safety

*** TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, PLEASE LOGIN AND REGISTER *** 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....