TMPA

6023 Background Investigations (Winnsboro, TX | May 13-14, 2026)

Available Seats: 12 of 25

Cost: $100.00

Credit Hours: 12

Dates:
May 13, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
May 14, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Christus Mother Francis Hospital Training Room, 719 W. Coke, Winnsboro, TX 75494

1014 Basic Instructor Course (Amarillo, TX | May 18-22, 2026)

Available Seats: 0 of 19

Cost: $200.00

Credit Hours: 40

Dates:
May 18, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 19, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 20, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 21, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 22, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Amarillo College Public Safety Academy 3891 Plains Blvd. Amarillo, TX 79102

Student Required Equipment: Laptop computer with PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva (or similar), Note taking material, Class "C" uniform (or higher) or business casual attire for Friday. The Basic Police Instructor Course (TCOLE #1014) is a comprehensive 40-hour program designed to prepare Texas peace officers, jailers, or telecommunicators with at least two years of experience to become effective instructors. The course covers essential topics such as:

• Instructional techniques: Developing effective teaching methods and strategies.
• Lesson planning: Creating structured and engaging lesson plans.
• Communication skills: Enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication for better classroom management.
• Evaluation methods: Assessing student performance and providing constructive feedback.

1014-Basic Instructor Course (Hillsboro, TX | May 18 - 22, 2026)

Available Seats: 11 of 18

Cost: $250.00

Credit Hours: 40

Dates:
May 18, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 19, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 20, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 21, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 22, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Hillsboro Police Department | 303 N Waco, Hillsboro, TX 76645

Student Required Equipment: Laptop computer with PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva (or similar), Note taking material, Class "C" uniform (or higher) or business casual attire for Friday. The Basic Police Instructor Course (TCOLE #1014) is a comprehensive 40-hour program designed to prepare Texas peace officers, jailers, or telecommunicators with at least two years of experience to become effective instructors. The course covers essential topics such as:

• Instructional techniques: Developing effective teaching methods and strategies.
• Lesson planning: Creating structured and engaging lesson plans.
• Communication skills: Enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication for better classroom management.
• Evaluation methods: Assessing student performance and providing constructive feedback.

Instructor: S. Meissner

Instructor Contact: ronald.meissner@tmpa.org

2017 - Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Investigations (Austin, TX | May 18-19, 2026)

Available Seats: 26 of 100

Credit Hours: 16

Dates:
May 18, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 19, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Center for Child Protection, Lexus Conference Room, 8509 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724

FREE 16 TCOLE COURSE: 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 field. Danny is currently the Chief Investigator at the Fort Bend County Medical Examiner’s Office and has a combined 20 years of Law Enforcement and death investigation experience

2017 - Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Investigations (Robertson County | May 21-22, 2026)

Available Seats: 21 of 40

Credit Hours: 16

Dates:
May 21, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 22, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Robertson County Sheriff's Office, 1006 W US Highway 79 Franklin, TX 77856

FREE 16 TCOLE COURSE: 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 field. Danny is currently the Chief Investigator at the Fort Bend County Medical Examiner’s Office and has a combined 20 years of Law Enforcement and death investigation experience

3702-Field Training Officer (FTO) Course (Robertson County | May 26-28, 2026)

Available Seats: 19 of 25

Cost: $150.00

Credit Hours: 24

Dates:
May 26, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 27, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 28, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Robertson County Sheriff’s Office 1006 W Hwy 79, Franklin, TX 77856 Training Room

This course teaches instructors how to provide supervised field training for new recruits in any law enforcement discipline.  The course is designed to provide training guidance and training aspects to future Field Training Officers in the area of law enforcement, including peace officers, jailers, telecommunication operators, and correction officers. Student Required Equipment: Laptop computer, Note taking material, current copy of students' agency FTO policy and forms

3737-New Supervisor Course (Robertson County | June 1-4, 2026)

Available Seats: 12 of 20

Cost: $200.00

Credit Hours: 32

Dates:
June 1, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 2, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 3, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 4, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Robertson County Sheriff's Office, 1006 W US Hwy 79, Franklin, TX 77856

This course has been revised and is required for all newly promoted supervisors; this course teaches the basics for making the transition from line officer to supervisor

3702-Field Training Officer (FTO) Course (Coryell County | June 16-18, 2026)

Available Seats: 21 of 25

Cost: $150.00

Credit Hours: 24

Dates:
June 16, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 17, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 18, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Gatesville Civic Center, 301 Veterans Memorial Loop, Gatesville, TX 76528 | Hosted by the Coryell County Sheriff's Office

This course teaches instructors how to provide supervised field training for new recruits in any law enforcement discipline.  The course is designed to provide training guidance and training aspects to future Field Training Officers in the area of law enforcement, including peace officers, jailers, telecommunication operators, and correction officers. Student Required Equipment: Laptop computer, Note taking material, current copy of students' agency FTO policy and forms

1014-Basic Instructor Course (Kerrville, TX | August 3 - 7, 2026)

Available Seats: 18 of 18

Cost: $250.00

Credit Hours: 40

Dates:
August 3, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 4, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 5, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 6, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 7, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Kerrville Police Department | 365 Clearwater Paseo, Ste. 400, Kerrville, TX 78028

Student Required Equipment: Laptop computer with PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva (or similar), Note taking material, Class "C" uniform (or higher) or business casual attire for Friday. The Basic Police Instructor Course (TCOLE #1014) is a comprehensive 40-hour program designed to prepare Texas peace officers, jailers, or telecommunicators with at least two years of experience to become effective instructors. The course covers essential topics such as:

• Instructional techniques: Developing effective teaching methods and strategies.
• Lesson planning: Creating structured and engaging lesson plans.
• Communication skills: Enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication for better classroom management.
• Evaluation methods: Assessing student performance and providing constructive feedback.

Instructor: S. Meissner

Instructor Contact: ronald.meissner@tmpa.org

2070-Advanced Crash Investigations (Jersey Village, TX | August 10-21, 2026)

Available Seats: 18 of 20

Cost: $350.00

Credit Hours: 80

Dates:
August 10, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 11, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 12, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 13, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 14, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 17, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 18, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 19, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 20, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 21, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Jersey Village Police Department, 16401 Lakeview Dr, Jersey Village, TX 77040, Park in the adjacent parking lot next to the Police Department

This Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation Course is designed for experienced law enforcement officers who have already completed an intermediate accident investigation training. The course builds on foundational skills and introduces advanced techniques for analyzing and reconstructing traffic collisions, especially those involving serious injuries or fatalities. Students will need a scientific Calculator for this course. Space is limited so sign up today.

2017 - Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Investigations (Houston, TX | August 17-18, 2026)

Available Seats: 98 of 100

Credit Hours: 16

Dates:
August 17, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 18, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Location to be determined and updated once confirmed: hosted by Valor Technical Cleaning

FREE 16 TCOLE COURSE: 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 field. Danny is currently the Chief Investigator at the Fort Bend County Medical Examiner’s Office and has a combined 20 years of Law Enforcement and death investigation experience

2017 - Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Investigations (Fort Worth, TX | August 20-21, 2026)

Available Seats: 65 of 100

Credit Hours: 16

Dates:
August 20, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 21, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Alliance For Children, 3609 Marquita Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76116

FREE 16 TCOLE COURSE: 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 field. Danny is currently the Chief Investigator at the Fort Bend County Medical Examiner’s Office and has a combined 20 years of Law Enforcement and death investigation experience

1014-Basic Instructor Course (Crowell, TX | August 24-28, 2026)

Available Seats: 16 of 20

Cost: $250.00

Credit Hours: 40

Dates:
August 24, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 25, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 26, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 27, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 28, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Crowell Activity Center at 110 South Main Street, Crowell, TX 79227

Student Required Equipment: Laptop computer with PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva (or similar), Note taking material, Class "C" uniform (or higher) or business casual attire for Friday. The Basic Police Instructor Course (TCOLE #1014) is a comprehensive 40-hour program designed to prepare Texas peace officers, jailers, or telecommunicators with at least two years of experience to become effective instructors. The course covers essential topics such as:

• Instructional techniques: Developing effective teaching methods and strategies.
• Lesson planning: Creating structured and engaging lesson plans.
• Communication skills: Enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication for better classroom management.
• Evaluation methods: Assessing student performance and providing constructive feedback.

3737-New Supervisor Course (Greenville, TX | August 31-September 3, 2026)

Available Seats: 16 of 20

Cost: $200.00

Credit Hours: 32

Dates:
August 31, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
September 1, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
September 2, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
September 3, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Greenville Police Department, 3000 Lee St, Greenville, TX 75401

This course has been revised and is required for all newly promoted supervisors; this course teaches the basics for making the transition from line officer to supervisor

1017-Advanced Instructor Course (Pearland, TX | September 21-25, 2026)

Available Seats: 11 of 12

Cost: $250.00

Credit Hours: 40

Dates:
September 21, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 22, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 23, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 24, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 25, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Pearland Police Department, 2555 Cullen Parkway, Pearland, TX 77584

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.

1014 Basic Instructor Course (Borger, TX | September 21-25, 2026)

Available Seats: 16 of 18

Cost: $250.00

Credit Hours: 40

Dates:
September 21, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 22, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 23, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 24, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 25, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
TMPA

Room: Frank Phillips College C&I Building, 901 Opal Street, Borger, TX 79007 (Room 118 |north end of building)

Student Required Equipment: Laptop computer with PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva (or similar), Note taking material, Class "C" uniform (or higher) or business casual attire for Friday. The Basic Police Instructor Course (TCOLE #1014) is a comprehensive 40-hour program designed to prepare Texas peace officers, jailers, or telecommunicators with at least two years of experience to become effective instructors. The course covers essential topics such as:

• Instructional techniques: Developing effective teaching methods and strategies.
• Lesson planning: Creating structured and engaging lesson plans.
• Communication skills: Enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication for better classroom management.
• Evaluation methods: Assessing student performance and providing constructive feedback.