Basic Peace Officer Course

Course Description

Prerequisites

There are two tracks for enrollment in the Basic Peace Officer Course: 

1) as a sponsored student

2) as an independent student

As part of enrollment in the Basic Peace Officer course, all students must attend a Mandatory Orientation scheduled for January 26, 2022 8am-4pm CST held at TEEX facilities. No exceptions.

Sponsored Student

A sponsored student is an individual paid and employed by a law enforcement agency.

Tuition: $2500

Non-refundable Application Fee (due when submitting application): $75

We will start accepting applications October 4, 2021. The deadline for submitting completed documents is December 14, 2021.

Documents to submit include:

• TEEX Participant Enrollment Agreement (Participants Hired or Employed by a Department/Agency) – Must download and open in Adobe Reader to complete and sign agreement
• TCOLE Declaration of Licensing Course Enrollment Eligibility Form
• TCOLE Law Enforcement Agency Audit Checklist
• Registration Form
• Bacterial Meningitis Information (Required for applicants 21 and younger)
• C-1 PID Assignment (Required only if you want TEEX to issue PID)

Independent Student

An independent student is an individual not sponsored by an agency and is responsible for course tuition and fees.

Requirements include:

• Participant must be at least 21 years of age before the class end date (course is 20 weeks)
• Must meet TCOLE minimum standards for licensing as defined by TCOLE rule 217.1

Tuition: $5400

Non-refundable Application Fee (due when submitting application): $75

We will start accepting applications October 4, 2021. The deadline for submitting completed documents is December 14, 2021. 

Call to schedule an appointment to go over your completed application and submit.

Documents to submit include:

• TEEX Participant Enrollment Agreement (Participants Not Hired or Employed by a Department/Agency) – Must download and open in Adobe Reader to complete and sign agreement
• Declaration of Eligibility
• C-1 PID Assignment
• L-2 Declaration of Medical Condition (Integrity Urgent Care 979-703-1832 or CapRock Urgent Care 979-314-2323)
• L-3 Declaration of Psychological and Emotional Health
• Please contact valerie.albarado@teex.tamu.edu for doctor contact information
• TCOLE Fast Form Background Check
• Bacterial Meningitis Information (Required for applicants 21 and younger)
• Registration Form
• Personal History Statement (Has additional documentation requirements listed)
• Copy of Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Record (Type AR)

Course Completion Requirements

Equipment

BPOC Required Equipment List

• 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:
  • solid 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 90% 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
• Solid navy-colored sweatpants and sweatshirt

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

Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.

• 800.00 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
• Tactical Entry Skills Training Site
• Wiatt Building and Circuit Training Exercise Track

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Peace Officer Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Government Programs

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