Basic Peace Officer Course

Course Description

Prerequisites

Sponsored Student (Paid and Employed by Law Enforcement Agency)

Tuition: $2500 Non-refundable Application Fee: $75

Must submit the following completed document by January 6, 2020

• TCOLE Declaration of Licensing Course Enrollment Eligibility Form
• TCOLE Law Enforcement Agency Audit Checklist
• Registration Form
• C-1 PID Assignment

Independent Student

Tuition: $4925 Non-refundable Application Fee: $75

Participant must be at least 21 years of age before the class end date

Must meet TCOLE minimum standards for licensing

Must submit the following completed document by December 9, 2019

• Declaration of Eligibility
• C-1 PID Assignment
• L-2 Declaration of Medical Condition
• L-3 Declaration of Psychological and Emotional Health
• TCOLE Fast Form Background Check
• Bacterial Meningitis Information
• Registration Form
• Personal History
• Copy of Texas
  Department of Public Safety Driver Record (Type AR)

Course Completion Requirements

Equipment

• Notebook paper (8.5” x 11”) and notebook dividers (minimum 33)
• Blue or black ink pens, red ink pen, highlighters, #2 pencils
• Duty belt
• Handgun and secure holster- thumb-break style
• Minimum of two speed loaders or three magazines
• Handcuffs and key (Smith & Wesson, Peerless, Hiatts, etc.) and handcuff case
• Speed loader pouch or double magazine pouch
• Straight flashlight (Mag-lite, Surefire, Stream Light, etc.) and flashlight holder
• Belt keepers (minimum of four)

Attire

• Black shoes or boots that can be polished
• Athletic gear must be brought the first day of class and each day thereafter consisting of
  • navy-colored shorts 
  • athletic shoes
  • towel
• The required pants for the uniform are Dickies brand #874 khaki pants. They are available from Wal-Mart and other common vendors for less than $20/pair. It is recommended that the student purchase at least three pair.

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process, and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises.  The course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion.  During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirement, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed.

Participants in a TCOLE credit course must complete the class in its entirety to receive TCOLE credit. 

Recommended

Equipment

• Small dictionary
• Law dictionary
• Gear bag

Topics

• Texas Penal Code
• Report writing
• Arrest procedures
• Criminal investigations
• Self-defense techniques
• Firearms training
• Crime scene investigation
• Traffic enforcement and investigations
• Patrol tactics
• Emergency vehicle operation
• Physical fitness training
• Firearms training
• Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

Suggested Audience

• Anyone who is interested in becoming a Texas peace officer

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

• 728.00 hours – Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Other Information

• The Basic Peace Officer Course is also available as an evening option.

Bryan/College Station Texas Training Facilities

• Emergency Vehicle Driving Track
• Firearms Range
• Live-Fire Shoot House
• Simulation Prop Houses
• Wiatt Building and Circuit Training Exercise Track

Government Programs

• Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits® For information contact Veteranservices@teex.tamu.edu or call (877) 833-9638