- Sep15, 2026Tue
6023 Background Investigations (Leander, TX | September 15-16, 2026)
Available Seats: 12 of 25
Cost: $150.00
Credit Hours: 12
Dates:
September 15, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 16, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pmLocation:TMPA
Room: Training Held at Leander Police Department, 705 Leander Drive, Leander, TX 78641
TCOLE 6023 This 12-hour course provides information on conduct a thorough pre-employment background investigation prior to appointing an applicant as a Texas Peace Officer, Jailer or Telecommunicator. This course is designed to guide investigators through a proper process to satisfy TCOLE background requirements.Day 1 (8am-4pm) Day 2 (8am-Noon) - Sep21, 2026Mon
1017-Advanced Instructor Course (Pearland, TX | September 21-25, 2026)
Available Seats: 0 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 pmLocation: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.
- Sep21, 2026Mon
1014 Basic Instructor Course (Borger, TX | September 21-25, 2026)
Available Seats: 2 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 pmLocation: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.
- Sep29, 2026Tue
1849-De-escalation Techniques (Kerr County | September 29, 2026)
Available Seats: 10 of 30
Cost: $50.00
Credit Hours: 8
Date: September 29, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:TMPA
Room: Kerr Co Sheriff's Office - 400 Clearwater Paseo, Kerrville, TX 78028
- Oct1, 2026Thu
1849-De-escalation Techniques (Kerr County | October 1, 2026)
Available Seats: 9 of 30
Cost: $50.00
Credit Hours: 8
Date: October 1, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:TMPA
Room: Kerr Co Sheriff's Office - 400 Clearwater Paseo, Kerrville, TX 78028
- Oct20, 2026Tue
6023 Background Investigations (San Antonio, TX | October 20-21, 2026)
Available Seats: 0 of 20
Cost: $150.00
Credit Hours: 12
Dates:
October 20, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
October 21, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pmLocation:TMPA
Room: Training Held at Bexar County Pct 3 | 320 Interpark Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78216
TCOLE 6023 This 12-hour course provides information on conduct a thorough pre-employment background investigation prior to appointing an applicant as a Texas Peace Officer, Jailer or Telecommunicator. This course is designed to guide investigators through a proper process to satisfy TCOLE background requirements.Day 1 (8am-4pm) Day 2 (8am-Noon) - Oct21, 2026Wed
1849-De-escalation Techniques (Greenville | October 21, 2026)
Available Seats: 21 of 25
Cost: $50.00
Credit Hours: 8
Date: October 21, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:TMPA
Room: Greenville Police Department | 3000 Lee St., Greenville, TX 75401
- Oct27, 2026Tue
2106-(ICC) Crime Scene Investigations (Caldwell, TX | October 26-29, 2026)
Available Seats: 17 of 20
Cost: $250.00
Credit Hours: 40
Dates:
October 26, 2026 7:30 pm - 6:30 pm
October 27, 2026 7:30 pm - 6:30 pm
October 28, 2026 7:30 pm - 6:30 pm
October 29, 2026 7:30 pm - 6:30 pmLocation:TMPA
Room: Caldwell Civic Center | 103 SH 21 West, Caldwell, TX 77836
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 Class is four - 10 hour days
- Nov16, 2026Mon
3737-New Supervisor Course (Franklin, TX | November 16-19, 2026)
Available Seats: 18 of 25
Cost: $200.00
Credit Hours: 32
Dates:
November 16, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
November 17, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
November 18, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
November 19, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation:TMPA
Room: Robertson County Sheriff's Office | 1006 W US 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. Required for all newly promoted supervisors, this course teaches the basics for making the transition from line officer to supervisor. Upon completion of the class, students will be able to set up and manage a counseling session and be able to recognize the major symptoms of burnout in their employees. Students will also be able to identify the basics of social skills and be able to function effectively by applying those skills in any type of setting either on or off duty. The course meets the requirements for compliance with 1701.352 of the Occupations Code for new supervisor training. The new supervisor course also updates its students about the following topics: TCOLE rules and legislative changes, role identification, values, ethics, principles, leadership styles, communication basics, counseling techniques, liability issues, civil rights, racial sensitivity, cultural diversity, and special investigative topics.
- Nov30, 2026Mon
1017-Advanced Instructor Course (Denton County, TX | November 30- December 4, 2026)
Available Seats: 7 of 10
Cost: $250.00
Credit Hours: 40
Dates:
November 30, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 1, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 2, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 3, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 4, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation:TMPA
Room: Hosted by Denton County Sheriff's Office | Location: Steven E. Copeland Government Center, 1400 FM 424, Cross Roads, TX 76227
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 3 years to apply. Student Required Equipment: Laptop computer with PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva (or similar), Note taking material, Dress Class uniform (or higher) or business casual attire for Friday.
- Dec14, 2026Mon
1017-Advanced Instructor Course (Amarillo, TX | December 14-18, 2026)
Available Seats: 2 of 10
Cost: $250.00
Credit Hours: 40
Dates:
December 14, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 15, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 16, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 17, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 18, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation:TMPA
Room: Amarillo College First Responders Academy | 3891 Plains Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79102
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 3 years to apply.
- Dec15, 2026Tue
6023 Background Investigations (Fort Worth, TX | December 15-16, 2026)
Available Seats: 31 of 40
Cost: $150.00
Credit Hours: 12
Dates:
December 15, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 16, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pmLocation:TMPA
Room: Training Held at Fort Worth Police Department | 505 W Felix St., Fort Worth, TX 76115, Room 1233
TCOLE 6023 This 12-hour course provides information on conduct a thorough pre-employment background investigation prior to appointing an applicant as a Texas Peace Officer, Jailer or Telecommunicator. This course is designed to guide investigators through a proper process to satisfy TCOLE background requirements.Day 1 (8am-4pm) Day 2 (8am-Noon) - Jan18, 2027Mon
4201-Mental Health Officer Course (Wharton, TX | January 18-20, 2027)
Available Seats: 25 of 25
Cost: $150.00
Credit Hours: 24
Dates:
January 18, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
January 19, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
January 20, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation:TMPA
Room: Wharton County Sheriff's Office | 405 E Elm, Wharton TX 77488
The purpose of this course is to educate law enforcement officers about issues pertaining to serving as a mental health officer. The course covers the legal aspects of mental health commitments, liability issues, mental disorders, and mental disabilities. In addition, it deals with a variety of developmental disabilities including epilepsy, cerebral palsy and hearing impairments. Other areas covered include:
- indicators of mental illness;
- understanding mental illness;
- documenting the interpersonal relations necessary to effectively work with the mentally ill, their families, and the mental health system; and
- intervention strategies for dealing with both low and high-risk situations.
- Feb23, 2027Tue
3737-New Supervisor Course (Wharton, TX | February 23-26, 2027)
Available Seats: 25 of 25
Cost: $200.00
Credit Hours: 32
Dates:
February 23, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
February 24, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
February 25, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
February 26, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation:TMPA
Room: Wharton County Sheriff's Office | 405 E Elm, Wharton TX 77488
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. Required for all newly promoted supervisors, this course teaches the basics for making the transition from line officer to supervisor. Upon completion of the class, students will be able to set up and manage a counseling session and be able to recognize the major symptoms of burnout in their employees. Students will also be able to identify the basics of social skills and be able to function effectively by applying those skills in any type of setting either on or off duty. The course meets the requirements for compliance with 1701.352 of the Occupations Code for new supervisor training. The new supervisor course also updates its students about the following topics: TCOLE rules and legislative changes, role identification, values, ethics, principles, leadership styles, communication basics, counseling techniques, liability issues, civil rights, racial sensitivity, cultural diversity, and special investigative topics.
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