New Supervisor Course #3737 – (July 8-10, 2025)

Individuals assigned to their first supervisory role. Per HB 3211, “….a peace officer who is appointed or will be appointed to the officer’s first supervisory position must receive in-service training on supervision…no earlier than the 12th month before the date of that appointment or later than the first anniversary of the date of that appointment.”For […]

De-Escalation #1849 – (July 15, 2025)

This course is a required course to be completed: • By an officer holding only a basic proficiency certificate, at least once every 48 months • As a requirement for an intermediate proficiency certificate • As a requirement for an advanced certificate This requirement takes effect as of April 1, 2018.For More information click here

Special Investigative Topics #3232 – July, 21, 2025

This curriculum is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of Texas Government Code 415.034 for peace officers in the State of Texas.  This course includes:  Child Abuse and Neglect, Family Violence, Sexual Assault and issues concerning Sex Offenders. For More information click here

SWAT Command Decision-Making and Leadership I #3751 (July 21-25, 2025)

This course is designed to expose police SWAT Team Commanders and Supervisors to contemporary SWAT issues, tactics and procedures. Topics include major incident debriefs; leadership issues, emotional intelligence, justifying SWAT; the use of SWAT Teams; SWAT standards and professionalism; contemporary SWAT issues and concerns; SWAT and the media; selection, training, discipline and removal of supervisors […]

Cultural Diversity #3939 – (July 23, 2025)

Licensed Peace Officers (includes County Sheriffs and Deputy Constables): Current 2-year Training Unit: (09/01/23 - 08/31/25):  A minimum of 40 hours of training to include the current Legislative Update course #3187. Current 4-year Training Cycle: (09/01/21 - 08/31/25):  Licensed Peace Officers without Intermediate (or higher) Proficiency Certification must complete: Cultural Diversity (#3939), Crisis Intervention (#3843 or […]

SFST Practitioner Update #2178 – July 23, 2025

State goals and objectives of training Describe training schedule and activities Describe current DWI problem Identify elements of drug problem Define and describe impaired-driving enforcement programs Understand roles and responsibilities of DRE and how this course supports DEC Program Course presented by Texas Department For registration please contact the following: Luke.Scamardo@dps.texas.gov / 346.253.8382 For More […]

CIT Update #3843 – (July 24, 2025)

TCOLE rule 218.3 states, (a) “Each licensee shall complete the legislatively mandated continuing education in this chapter. Each appointing agency shall allow the licensee the opportunity to complete the legislatively mandated continuing education in this chapter. This section does not limit the number or hours of continuing education an agency may provide. (b) Each training […]

Off Duty Encounters #3922 (August 5, 2025)

Description: The frequency of off-duty encounters involving law enforcement officers has surged dramatically, necessitating that officers be equipped to handle critical situations, whether it involves taking life-saving actions or dealing with potential threats. Engaging in off-duty incidents requires careful consideration, as officers often lack the resources and equipment available during their official duties. These encounters […]

White Collar Investigations – #3280 – August 13, 2025

General Investigations course with emphasis on white collar crimes. August 13, 2025 0900-1500 Gus George Law Enforcement Academy 1521 Eugene Heimann Circle Richmond, TX 77469 Lunch will be provided. To register please email: Dustin.Claborn@fortbendcountytx.govFor More information click here

De-Escalation #1849 – (August 20, 2025)

This course is a required course to be completed: • By an officer holding only a basic proficiency certificate, at least once every 48 months • As a requirement for an intermediate proficiency certificate • As a requirement for an advanced certificate This requirement takes effect as of April 1, 2018.For More information click here

TCIC/TLETS Mobile Access #4800 – (Aug 20, 2025)

Students must have their DPS user name prior to attendance. Please verify their user profile with course they are registered. TCIC/TLETS Mobile Operator Training Course (TCOLE #4800 - 8 hours): This course is for operators who perform TCIC/NCIC functions at any level lower than full access. Generally, this pertains to inquiry only, including mobile digital […]

TCIC/TLETS Less Than Full Access #4801 – (Aug 20-21, 2025)

Students must have their DPS user name prior to attendance. Please verify their user profile with course they are registered. This course is for operators who perform TCIC/NCIC functions at any level lower than full access. Generally, this pertains to inquiry only. It also covers navigation of the databases that are connected to the TLETS […]