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Interacting with Deaf and Hard of Hearing #7887
with Danie Huffman
In 2015, the Texas Legislature passed SB 1987. The bill mandated that new officers and any officer wishing to obtain an intermediate certificate complete TCOLE approved training related to interacting with drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing. This class follows the TCOLE curriculum for this training.
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Canine Encounters #4065
with Ed Kardauskas
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.
Will run
Advanced Instructor #1017
with Alisa Scheps
This 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.
YOU MUST HAVE A TCOLE BASIC INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE TO ATTEND THIS CLASS. THIS MEANS THAT YOU NOT ONLY COMPLETED THE CLASS, BUT OBTAINED THE CERTIFICATE FROM TCOLE.
Mental Health Peace Officer #4201
with Chad McRee
TCOLE Mental Health Peace Officer Certification Course #4201. The purpose of the Mental Health Officer course is to further inform and educate the officer in the area of the mental health and issues pertaining to serving as a mental health officer, to include advanced crisis intervention.
Student Prerequisites (TCOLE Rule §221.11):
(a) To qualify for a mental health officer proficiency certificate, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
(1) currently appointed as a peace officer, county jailer, or justice of the peace;
(2) at least two years' experience as a peace officer, county jailer, or justice of the peace;
(3) if not currently a commissioned peace officer or county jailer, an applicant must meet the current enrollment standards;
(4) if an applicant is a commissioned peace officer or county jailer, an applicant must not ever have had a license or certificate issued by the commission suspended or revoked;
(5) if an applicant is a commissioned peace officer or county jailer, an applicant must have met the continuing education requirements for the previous training cycle;
(6) successful completion of a training course in emergency first aid and lifesaving techniques (Red Cross or equivalent); and
(7) successful completion of the current mental health officer training course and pass the approved examination for mental health officer proficiency.
Basic Instructor #1014
with Chad McRee
This hands-on, professional development experience for new instructors will improve skills for effective instruction and enhance presentation techniques. Participants will learn modern methods for effectively training adults and techniques for creating a productive and thriving learning environment.
This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Basic Instructor Course #1014.
Int. Crime Scene #2106
with Heather Huffman
Intermediate Core Course covering all aspects of crime scene search and techniques, evidence recovery, latent print recovery, DNA, securing the crime scene and some photography techniques. Students will be required to participate in hands-on instruction for credit in this class.
Please bring a camera that your agency uses to photograph crime scenes and a crime scene kit, including finger print kit.
Interacting with Deaf and Hard of Hearing #7887
with Danie Huffman
In 2015, the Texas Legislature passed SB 1987. The bill mandated that new officers and any officer wishing to obtain an intermediate certificate complete TCOLE approved training related to interacting with drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing. This class follows the TCOLE curriculum for this training.
Canine Encounters #4065
with Ed Kardauskas
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.