Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Contractual Training Provider
Admission Requirements:
Prior to enrollment in any Texas Municipal Police Association Training program which provides instruction, the student must have on file:
Written documentation that the person is currently licensed by the commission or documentation that the person is not:
Currently charged with any criminal offense for which conviction would bar licensing
Has not been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order
Has not been convicted of an offense above the grade of class B misdemeanor
Has never been convicted of any family violence offense
Is not prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle
Is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition
A United States citizen
Class Attendance:
No absences will be permitted unless excused by the training coordinator, or his designee, and then only if provisions for makeup classes exist. Tardiness will not be tolerated and will be subject to makeup. Those interested in attending training courses at the Texas Municipal Police Association should also see the Training Calendar for more details on classes, dates and times. All training dates are subject to change without notice and students should confirm classes and their position on the roster a week prior to the start of the class. If a student needs to cancel, we will ask that the student notify the training coordinator at least three days in advance.
Photographic/Recording Equipment:
Unless prior arrangements are made with the training coordinator, students will use no photographic or recording equipment.
Smoking:
Smoking is prohibited in most government facilities and properties owned or controlled by the Texas Municipal Police Association. Students will be allowed to smoke only in designated areas as clearly marked and controlled by local ordinances.
Acceptable Dress Standards:
For all officers, jailers, and civilians who attend training classes shall be:
1) Agency Uniform or,
2) Civilian Attire; such as dress shirt, polo style shirt, with casual slacks including denim jeans, which would be appropriate for a business casual environment.
3) Female attendees may wear dresses or slacks/skirts with shirt/blouse
Unacceptable Attire:
There are many forms of attire that are considered unacceptable as business wear, and not appropriate for a professional learning environment. The following is a list of some forms of attire that are not acceptable for attending law enforcement classes.
1) Form fitting stretch pants; stirrup-type pants, Capri, or shorts of any type, bib overalls, coveralls, etc…
2) T-shirts, tank tops or see-through clothing, unless proper undergarments are also worn.
3) Clothing that shows bare shoulders (strapless or spaghetti straps) will not be worn unless a coordinating jacket or blouse is worn as a top garment at all times.
4) Attire, which reveals midriffs, bosoms, or is overtly provocative.
5) Exposed ankle bracelets, toe rings, nose, lip, or facial jewelry.
6) Large or multi layers of exposed jewelry (commonly referred to as “Bling”).
7) Baseball caps inside the building or classroom.
8) Hats of any type inside the classroom.
9) Slippers, shoes without an enclosed heel or a heel strap, such as clogs, mules, flip flops, sandals, outdoor type work boots or shoes, etc…
10) Any type of excessively faded, worn, torn, frayed, or unclean apparel.
11) Any types of apparel that contains any writings, markings, or logos that may be offensive or on their face are not in keeping with a professional law enforcement training environment.
Exceptions:
At the discretion of the instructor responsible over specific training employees may be directed to wear other attire that is more appropriate to unusual training activities or conditions, such as tactical courses, physical training, self-defense, handgun retention, etc…
1) Officers attending firearms training will be allowed to wear comfortable clothing to include baseball caps appropriate for the weather conditions.
2) You may wear athletic type clothing, sweatpants, wind/warm up suits, t-shirts, athletic shoes, etc.…for the classes of ASP Baton, O.C. Pepper Spray, and Defensive Tactics, Taser or similar type training.
3) Denim jeans may be worn at times but are not encouraged as regular classroom wear. When allowed to be worn, they cannot be faded, worn, torn, cut, frayed, or unclean.
4) Athletic shoes may be worn at times but are not encouraged as regular classroom wear. When allowed to be worn, they must be clean with a new like appearance.
Note: When attending firearms training classes and including Department firearms qualification YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO WEAR ANY FORM OF RED CLOTHING OR RED BASEBALL CAPS. The color “red” is only to be worn by the department Firearms Instructors, or their designee(s).