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Basic Polygraph Examiner Course, TCOLE # 4013 (February 2 – April 10, 2026)

The Pearland Police Department is happy to host the 10-week Polygraph Institute's Basic Polygraph Examiner Course. The Polygraph Institute offers world class credibility assessment training, featuring both basic and advanced polygraph, and forensic interview courses. Our school, and team of instructors with more than 100 combined years of experience, have been accredited by the American Polygraph Association and the American Assocation of Police Polygraphists for many years. Our school has an impressive record of multiple accreditation inspections with zero deficiencies. We have trained students from government agencies, police departments, sheriff's offices, and the private sector from more than sixteen countries...

Force Encounters Analysis: Understanding Human Performance in Critical Incidents

This training offers an education in human performance derived from over 100 years of science and research. It provides the tools necessary for law enforcement professionals to improve performance and decrease agency liability through pre-incident risk management and post-incident forensic findings. Without question, our training can help save lives (officer and civilian) and reduce the risk of officers being exposed to criminal liability for simply trying to do their job in today’s environment! The tangible results of our training include: Skills to enhance officer safety, Improved decision-making abilities in time compressed situations, Effective, informed, and unbiased force investigations, Training programs informed...

Civilian Leadership Level One – Leadership 101

This one-week seminar focuses on the foundational issues of ethical leadership enhancing the ability of all employees to more effectively collaborate and communicate as a team to achieve maximum performance. Using a combination of dialogue, practical exercises, case study and research, participants will be exposed to a variety of adult learning models to become stronger, more confident leaders. This course is aimed at current and future leaders, specifically non-sworn personnel. This one-week seminar is the first of three parts in the Civilian Leadership Series. It can be taken independently or in conjunction with the other sessions.For More information click here