Description
Peace Officers play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of the public. The Central Texas Police Academy (CTPA) delivers a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) approved Basic Peace Officer course leading to Texas Peace Officer licensing. Participants receive classroom training designed to prepare each student for the state licensing examination and engage in hands-on training to better acquaint them to the rigors of police work.
This course is 36 weeks in duration and meets Monday - Thursday 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. and every other Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Course #1000643 & 101.
Prerequisites
Sponsored Student (Paid and Employed by Law Enforcement Agency)
Must submit the following completed documents by July 8, 2019:
Independent Student
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 documents by July 8, 2019:
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.
Recommended
Equipment
- Small dictionary, law dictionary
- Gear bag
Topics
Arrest procedures +Crime scene investigation +Criminal investigations +Emergency vehicle operation +Firearms training +Patrol tactics +Physical fitness training +Report writing +Self-defense techniques +Standardized Field Sobriety Testing +Traffic enforcement and investigations +Texas Penal CodeSuggested Audience
- Anyone who is interested in becoming a Texas peace officer
Continuing Education and Professional Credits
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)Other Information
- 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
