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...

Description The Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) is a battery of three tests administered and evaluated in a standardized manner to obtain validated indicators of impairment and establish probable cause for arrest. These tests were developed as a result of research sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and conducted by the Southern California Research Institute. This course provides refresher training for licensed practitioners to keep skills fresh and update students on the latest information in the field. Please bring a laptop or USB Flash Drive for material transfer.   This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)...

*** TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, PLEASE LOGIN AND REGISTER *** Description: Pistol red dot optics are gaining in popularity in the shooting world. Most shooters encounter a learning curve with pistol red dots. This two-day class will teach the attendees on how to properly present the pistol and to be able to take advantage of what the red dot pistol optics offer. Prerequisite: Licensed Peace Officer Topics: Red Dot Selection, Red Dot Zeroing, How to stop fishing for the red dot, Red Dots up close, Red Dots at distance, Target Transitions, Audience: Peace Officers learning how to shoot a...

*** TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, PLEASE LOGIN AND REGISTER *** Description: This three-day class will provide attendees the next level of training for those that have attended our Basic Red Dot Pistol course prior. Prerequisite: Must have attended our basic Red Dot Pistol prior. Must be a Licensed Peace Officer. Objectives and Goals: Students will understand the history of weapons and sights. Students will understand how the red dot works in relation to the human body. Students will demonstrate a proper zero at 15-25 yards. Students will demonstrate proficiency in dot placement and dot recoil. Students will demonstrate proficiency in...