Basic Peace Officer Course - Night

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.

Sponsored Student (Paid and Employed by Law Enforcement Agency)

• TCOLE Declaration of Licensing Course Enrollment Eligibility Form
• TCOLE Law Enforcement Agency Audit Checklist
• Registration Form
• C-1 PID Assignment

Independent Student

Participant must be at least 21 years of age before the class end date

Must meet TCOLE minimum standards for licensing 

• Declaration of Eligibility
• C-1 PID Assignment
• L-2 Declaration of Medical Condition
• L-3 Declaration of Psychological and Emotional Health
• TCOLE Fast Form Background Check
• Bacterial Meningitis Information
• Registration Form
• Personal History
  

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.

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 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion.  During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirements, 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. 

Equipment

• Small dictionary, law dictionary
• Gear bag

• Anyone who is interested in becoming a Texas peace officer

The Basic Peace Officer Course is also available as a daytime option

Bryan/College Station Texas Training Facilities

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