TCOLE Training Requirements TCOLE Training Requirements OSS Academy® provides the following Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Training Requirements document for your review and consideration. Should you have specific questions regarding individual licensing requirements, we recommend that you contact TCOLE directly (512-936-7700). As a courtesy, we have imbedded hyperlinks to our courses within the document for each Course or Approved Equivalent. Please note, we do not want to insinuate that these links are also on the TCOLE website or TCOLE downloadable forms. We simply provide our course links as a reference. The information attached was obtained from the (TCOLE) website. Click here to see the most up-to-date TCOLE information. Contact Information To learn more about OSS Academy® and what we can do to advance your law enforcement education or meet your agency needs with high impact, cost effective online or instructor led training, contact a course development specialist or our Training Coordinator at 281-288-9190 (Ext. 205). Looking forward to serving you, or answering your questions, I remain Your Friend and Servant, OSS Academy® David Lee Salmon II Training Coordinator We Serve & Protect those who Protect & Serve America Everyday™ 19018 Candleview Drive ● Spring, Texas 77388 ● 281-288-9190 www.ossfirst.com ● [email protected]Training Requirements Page Page 1 of 24
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TCOLE Training Requirements TCOLE Training Requirements
OSS Academy® provides the following Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Training Requirements document for your review and consideration.
Should you have specific questions regarding individual licensing requirements, we recommend that you contact TCOLE directly (512-936-7700).
As a courtesy, we have imbedded hyperlinks to our courses within the document for each Course or Approved Equivalent. Please note, we do not want to insinuate that these links are also on the TCOLE website or TCOLE downloadable forms. We simply provide our course links as a reference.
The information attached was obtained from the (TCOLE) website. Click here to see the most up-to-date TCOLE information.
Contact Information To learn more about OSS Academy® and what we can do to advance your law enforcement education or meet your agency needs with high impact, cost effective online or instructor led training, contact a course development specialist or our Training Coordinator at 281-288-9190 (Ext. 205).
Looking forward to serving you, or answering your questions, I remain
Your Friend and Servant, OSS Academy®
David Lee Salmon II Training Coordinator
We Serve & Protect those who Protect & Serve America Everyday™ 19018 Candleview Drive ● Spring, Texas 77388 ● 281-288-9190
TCOLE Licensee Training Mandate Guide (09/01/2017 – 08/31/2021)
**Please Note - this is a “live” document and is subject to change at any time.Please be sure you are using the most recent version from the TCOLE website at
www.tcole.texas.gov. This version is effective as of 09/01/2019.
Peace Officer (General):
Training Unit - each 2yr Unit (09/01/17 - 08/31/19, 09/01/19 - 08/31/21), Peace Officers musttake:
The current Legislative Update (First Unit - 3185, Second Unit - 3186)(Rule 218.3(b))40hrs, including the above 3185/6 course (Rule 218.3(b)).
Training Cycle - each 4yr Cycle (current 09/01/17 - 08/31/21), Peace Officers must take:If the Peace Officer has Intermediate Certification or higher - no Cycle requirements.If the Peace Officer does not achieve Intermediate Certification before the end of theCycle - Cultural Diversity (3939), Crisis Intervention (3843), Special Investigative Topics(3232), De-escalation (1849) (Rule 218.3(c)).
Miscellaneous TrainingPeace Officers first licensed on or after 01/01/2011, must take Human Trafficking (3270)within 2 years of initial licensing (218.3(e)), if not taken in BPOC.Peace Officers first licensed on or after 01/01/2016, must take Canine Encounters (4065)within 2 years of initial licensing (Rule 218.3(e)), if not taken in BPOC.Peace Officers first licensed on or after 03/01/2016, must take Interacting with Deaf andHard of Hearing Drivers (7887) within 2 years of licensing, if not taken in the BPOC.Peace Officers first licensed on or after 04/01/2018, must take the 40hr CIT (1850) within2 years of licensing (Rule 218.3(e)), if not taken in BPOC.Peace Officers licensed before 01/01/2018, must take Civilian Interaction TrainingProgram (CITP, 30418) by 01/01/2020. All other within 2 years of initial licensing, if nottaken in BPOC, (Rule 218.3(e)).
Assignment Specific TrainingPeace Officers using Body Worn Cameras must take the Body Worn Camera course(8158) before using the cameras (Rule 218.3(d)), if not taken in BPOC.Peace Officers appointed to court security at ANY level of court, after 09/01/2017, musttake the Court Security course (10999) within 1 year of assignment to that duty. Personsalready appointed to courtroom security on 09/01/2017 are required to complete thecourse by 09/01/2019 (Rule 218.3(d) and SB42).Peace Officers performing the function of eyewitness identification, as designated by theiragency, must first complete the Eyewitness Identification course (3286), beginning01/01/2018 (Rule 218.3(d)).Peace Officers performing the function of School District Peace Officer or SchoolResource Officer must complete the School Based Law Enforcement Training (4064)within 180 days of assignment (Rule 218.3(d)) and a TCOLE approved SBLE ActiveShooter Training (2195). Those who were appointed, prior to 09/01/2019, at schooldistricts with a student population of 30,000 or less, have until 09/01/2020 to comply withboth courses.Peace Officers appointed to their first position as a Police Supervisor must complete NewSupervisor course (3737) within one year prior to or after the assignment (Rule 218.3(d)).Peace Officers at colleges/universities must complete a course on trauma informedinvestigation into sexual assault/harassment/dating violence/stalking (course numbers3232, if completed after 08/20/19, 4070, and 470- TCOLE Online, are acceptable). Nospecific date is provided by statute.Peace Officers assigned to carry epinephrine auto-injectors (Epi-pens) must firstcomplete Epinephrine Auto-Injector Training (1826).
Constables (note - this mandate overrides all Training Unit and Training Cycle mandates listedunder Peace Officer above, but does NOT override Miscellaneous and Assignment SpecificTraining):
Must take the New Constable Training (3742) within 2 years of being appointed (Rule218.3(d)).Must take the Constable’s Continuing Education (3743) each Cycle, thereafter (Rule218.3(d)).Must complete Civil Process (1415) at a TCOLE designated college/university eachCycle.
Deputy Constables:In addition to all of the Peace Officer (General) requirements, above, must take CivilProcess (3131) each Cycle (Rule 218.3(d)).
Police Chiefs (note - this mandate overrides all Training Unit and Training Cycle mandates listedunder Peace Officer above, but does NOT override Miscellaneous and Assignment SpecificTraining):
Must take New Chief’s Training (3780) within 2 years of appointment (Rule 218.3(d)).Must take Chief’s Continuing Education (3740) each Unit, thereafter (Rule 2183(d)).
Training Cycle - must take Cultural Diversity (3939), unless exempted by Certification level inanother license (Rule 218.3(c)).
MiscellaneousAll Temporary Jailers must be enrolled in a Basic Correction Officer Course within 90days of appointment.All current Jailers must take the Mental Health course (4900) by 08/31/2021, if not takenin BCOC (Rule 218.3(e)).All NEW Jail Administrators must pass the TCJS/TCOLE Jail Administrator course on theTCOLE website within 180 days of assignment as administrator, beginning 03/01/2018(Gov’t Code 511.00905).Jailers carrying a firearm as part as their assigned duty must first complete the JailFirearms course (3599) AND obtain the Commission Jailer Firearm Certification.
Telecommunicators:
Training Unit - 20hrs (Rule 218.3(c))
Training Cycle - No requirements
Crisis Intervention Training Equivalents for Training Cycle Mandate only (not applicable forProficiency Certification)- CIT Train the Trainer (3840), CIT Update (3843), Mental Health Officer(4001), Basic Peace Officer Course, (1000643, or 1000667)).
*Some other courses may also have equivalents which will satisfy the listed course requirement. See theTCOLE website for more info.**Legislative Mandates begin the first FULL Cycle or Unit, AFTER initial licensing (Rule 218.3(i)), unlessotherwise noted.
*** Unappointed licensees may NOT report their own training. They should insure that courses are onlytaken through a Contract Training Provider who will report the training for them.**** Effective 08/26/2019, SB1397 (OC 1701.356) exempted the following- DPS Special Rangers, DPS Special Texas Rangers, TPW Special Game Wardens, and TABC Special Investigators, from all TrainingUnit, Training Cycle, and Miscellaneous Training Listed under Peace Officer (General), including 30418Civilian Interaction Training Program (CITP). Assignment Specific mandates still apply.
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There are two 24-month periods in the current training cycle which ends on August 31, 2021.
The first 24-month period, or unit, begins on 09/01/2017 and ends on 08/31/2019. The
second 24-month period, or unit, begins on 09/01/2019 and ends on 08/31/2021, which is
also the conclusion date of the 48-month training cycle.
Peace Officer Licensees
Training Mandates
Please pay close attention to the training mandates for the 2017-2019 training unit. The number of
Required Courses (Texas Occupations Code 1701.258 (a), 1701.351(a-1) and 1701.352)
2017 to 2019 training unit - Course 3185 State and Federal Law Update Course (or TCOLE
online equivalent).
2019 to 2021 training unit - Course 3186 State and Federal Law Update Course (or TCOLE
online equivalent).
4 Year Training Cycle 2017 to 2021
Those holding a BASIC PEACE OFFICER Certificate or no certificate will be required to
have Cultural Diversity, Special Investigative Topics, and Crisis Intervention Training.
Those holding an INTERMEDIATE or higher do not have specific courses (other than the
State and Federal Law Update Course)
-- Non-Appointed Officers: training will only be accepted from TCOLE Contracted
Training Providers --
Course 3270 Human Trafficking - Must be completed within 1 year of licensing date for those licensed on or after January 1, 2011. Texas Occupations Code 1701.258.
Course 4065 Canine Encounters - Must be completed within 2 years of licensing date for those licensed on or after January 1, 2016. Texas Occupations Code 1701.261.
Course 7887 Interacting with Drivers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing - Must be completed within 2 years of licensing date for those licensed on or after March 1, 2016. Texas Occupations Code
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Reserve Officer and Public Security Officer Licensees Training Mandates
Required Courses (Texas Occupations Code 1701.351(a-1) and 1701.352):
4 Year Training Cycle 2017 to 2021: Cultural Diversity
Deputy Constable Appointees
Training Mandates
4 Year Training Cycle 2017 - 2021: As part of the 40 hour training requirements for Peace Officers mentioned above, deputy constables must also complete 20 hours of Civil Process each 48-month training cycle (2017 - 2021)
Jailer Licensees
Training Mandates
Required Courses (Texas Occupations Code 1701.351(a-1) and 1701.352):
4 Year Training Cycle 2017 to 2021: Cultural Diversity
Beginning September 1, 2015, each licensed telecommunicator must complete no less than 20 hours of training each 2 year training unit.
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Chief Administrators
Training Mandates
Police Chiefs
Each chief must complete at least 40 hours of continuing education through the Bill Blackwood Institute during the current 2 year training unit. (Education Code 96.641)
Chiefs, newly appointed or elected for the first time, are required to complete course 3780 New
Chief’s Education no later than the second anniversary date of appointment or election.
(Education Code 96.641(h)).
Chief’s who have already completed the requirements of a newly elected or appointed chief,
Training Requirements | Texas Commission on Law Enforcement https://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/training-requirements
Requirements; an active license or appointment; a Basic Peace Officer Certification; completion of training hours/servicetime from chart, below; and completion of listed courses or equivalents. Once service time, hours and courserequirements are met and posted to your account the system updates.
Hours Education Years400 8800 6
1200 42400 2
Associate’s 4Bachelor’s or higher 2
One course from each category or the equivalent must be completed.
Child Abuse
2105 Child Abuse Prevention and Investigation
Crime Scene Investigation Equivalent
2106 Crime Scene Investigation 40052 TFSA Forensic Technician
Use of Force
2107 Use of Force
Arrest, Search and Seizure
2108 Arrest, Search and Seizure
Spanish Equivalent
Identity Theft (1) Equivalent
3277 Identity Theft 1000643 BPOC
1000667 BPOC (667)
1000696 BPOC (696)
2109 Spanish for Law Enforcement 2110 Spanish for Law Enforcement D.E.
Four Courses completed for special investigative topics before 12.31.2013 count toward certificates.3224 Child Abuse Web with Exercises; 3214 Family Violence Web with Exercises3254 Sex Offender Characteristics Web with Exercises; 3244 Sexual Assault Web with Exercises
1. Included in BPOC 1000643, 1.01.20132. Included in BPOC 1.01.2013, CIT mandate until intermediate issued3. Required 1.01.20154. Required 1.01.2016
4065 Canine Encounter 6048 Canine Handlers Training
Requirements, an active license or appointment, Basic and, Intermediate Peace Officer CertificateMeet training hours and years of service per chart. Once service time, hours and course requirements are met and postedto your account the system updates your file.
Requirements an active license or appointment 221.1 Basic Peace Officer Certificate Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate Advanced Peace Officer Certificate
Required training hours and years of service per chart.
Hours Education Service years
1200 20
2400 15
3300 12
4000 10
Associate’s 12
Bachelor’s 9
Master’s 7
Doctorate/JD 5
Once ALL requirements have been met the system automatically updates your file. Actual certificates may be ordered from your “My TCOLE Account, My Records, Awards.”
Master Telecommunicator Proficiency Certification Requirements ChartCommission Rules §221.1 and 221.3
Requirementsan active license or appointment 221.1Basic Telecommunicator CertificateIntermediate Telecommunicator CertificateAdvanced Telecommunicator Certificate8 years of service500 hours of training
AND (within the last six (6) months)COURSES EQUIVALENT
AND One course from each category or the equivalent, once during career.
COURSES EQUIVALENTCultural Diversity
3939 Cultural Diversity 394 TCOLE Learning
39393 DPS Cultural Diversity - Online
3737 New Supervisor’s Course (first time supervisor only)
Ethics Equivalent
3920 Ethics in Law Enforcement 3925 Ethics for Law Enforcement D.E.