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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)For More...

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...

This 2-day class is designed to highlight the importance of the Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) Investigation form and Doll Reenactment. After attending this class, students will be able to: 1) properly use these tools to assist the forensic pathologists in determining the cause and manner of the infant deaths; and 2) understand the significance of their investigation for fatality review teams, CDC, NCFRP, and other partners in preventing infant sleep-related fatality. Presented by: Dr. Savannah Lusk and Chief Investigator Danny Brewster. Savannah is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Baylor College of Medicine with 10 years research experience in the SUID...

This is a 40 hour training course teaching the collaborative use of polygraph in sex offender supervision. Course begins Monday August 11, 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...

*** TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, PLEASE LOGIN AND REGISTER *** 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 #2109For More information click here

*** TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, PLEASE LOGIN AND REGISTER *** 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 #1850For More information click here

Law Enforcement Officer Rights and Responsibilities - 4 hours of TCOLE credit.  This FREE 4-hour dynamic course that will be led by renowned TMPA Regional Defense Attorney Greg Cagle. Topics include: - Internal affairs investigations - Citizen complaints - Disciplinary action - Officer conduct - Post-traumatic stress disorder - Handling critical incidents including officer involved shootings, use of force resulting in serious injury or death, in custody deaths.For More information click here

Law Enforcement Officer Rights and Responsibilities - 4 hours of TCOLE credit.  This FREE 4-hour dynamic course that will be led by renowned TMPA Regional Defense Attorney Greg Cagle. Topics include: - Internal affairs investigations - Citizen complaints - Disciplinary action - Officer conduct - Post-traumatic stress disorder - Handling critical incidents including officer involved shootings, use of force resulting in serious injury or death, in custody deaths.For More information click here

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.For More information click here

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

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 Gloves- box of your size Crime Scene Tape- one roll Fingerprint kit (powder, brush, tape, index cards) DNA kit (swabs, distilled water, swab boxes) Plaster of Paris- one carton Ziploc bag-...