This FREE, 6-hr. course prepares LEA directors, training coordinators, lead instructors, and background investigators who are currently appointed at an agency with a TCOLE training contract to better understand their contractual obligations and potential liabilities. The class is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, at the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office located at 3602 County Rd. 45 in Angleton, Texas.
There are three courses currently in public comment: Analyzing Missing Persons Investigations, Cultural Diversity, and Elementary Educational Outreach Training.
The Basic Missing and Exploited Persons course is now open for public comment. We will accept all comments until Thursday, May 16th.
New Instructor Resource Guide: The new Basic Peace Officer Course, Supplemental Peace Officer Course, and Special Forces Veterans course have been updated.
There is now a new IRG posted for course #4070.
The Basic Peace Officer Course 736 (course #1000736) is available for public comment. The draft will be available for comment until Thursday, October 26th. https://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/training-committees-list-and-draft-c...
The Legislative Update 3188 course is currently available for public comment.
"Finding Wellness - Building a Healthier Life" is open for public comment. Please send feedback on the course by August 14, 2023. This course is legislatively mandated for the 2023-2025 training unit.
TCOLE is seeking applications for the advisory committees established under our Sunset legislation. The application can be found under Forms and Applications, entitled "Advisory Committee Application."
The revised Trauma-informed Approach to Sexual Assault Investigations (course #4070) is available for public comment. The draft will be available for comment until Friday, June 16th. https://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/training-committees-list-and-draft-c...