TRAINING SCHEDULE
TCOLE Licensee Training Mandates (09/01/2021- 08/31/2025)
**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: http://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/training-requirements
This version is effective as of 09/01/2021.
Peace Officer (General):
Training Unit - each 2yr Unit (09/01/21 - 08/31/23, 09/01/21 - 08/31/25), Peace Officers must take:
All must take the current Legislative Update - 3186,
Training Cycle - each 4yr Cycle (current 09/01/21 - 08/31/25), 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 the Cycle - Cultural Diversity (#3939), Crisis Intervention (#3843 or #1850), Special Investigative Topics (#3232), De-escalation (#1849) (Rule 218.3(c)).
Miscellaneous Training
Peace 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 and Hard 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) within 2 years of licensing (Rule 218.3(e)), if not taken in BPOC.
Peace Officers licensed before 01/01/2018, must take Civilian Interaction Training Program (CITP, 30418) by 01/01/2020. All other within 2 years of initial licensing, if not taken in BPOC, (Rule 218.3(e)).
Assignment Specific Training
Peace 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, must take the Court Security course (10999) within 1 year of assignment to that duty. Persons already appointed to courtroom security on 09/01/2017 are required to complete the course by 09/01/2019 (Rule 218.3(d) and SB42).
Peace Officers performing the function of eyewitness identification, as designated by their agency, must first complete the Eyewitness Identification course (3286), beginning 01/01/2018 (Rule 218.3(d)).
Peace Officers performing the function of School District Peace Officer or School Resource Officer must complete the School Based Law Enforcement Training (4064) within 180 days of assignment (Rule 218.3(d)) and a TCOLE approved SBLE Active Shooter Training (2195).
Peace Officers appointed to their first position as a Police Supervisor must complete New Supervisor course (3737) within one year prior to or after the assignment (Rule 218.3(d)).
Peace Officers assigned to carry epinephrine auto-injectors (Epi-pens) must first complete Epinephrine Auto-Injector Training (1826).
First 2-year Training Cycle from 09/01/2021-08/31/2022
A minimum 40-hrs training to include current legislative update
Second 2-year Training cycle 09/01/2023 to 08/31/2022
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A minimum 40-hrs training to include current legislative update
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4-Year Training Cycle 09/21/2021-08/31/2025
LIBERTY COUNTY SHERIFF'S TRAINING ACADEMY
2400 Beaumont Ave.
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-4500 ext.- 2220
Required classes of all officers unless Exempt (Intermediate or Higher Certification) 2021-2025 cycle
If the Peace Officer does not achieve Intermediate Certification before the end of the Cycle - Cultural Diversity (3939), Crisis Intervention (3843), Special Investigative Topics (3232), De-escalation (1849) (Rule 218.3(c))
Classes Scheduled
De-Escalation # 1849
December 7th 2021
8:00 AM – 5 PM
Location: LCSO Training Room
Instructor: Deputy Sgt. Ivan Gonzalez
Mental Health for Jailers #4900 CANCELLED
January 11, 2022 CANCELLED
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: LCSO Training Room
Instructor: Whitesel
Culture Diversity #3939
January 18th 2022
8am-5pm (8hrs)
Location: LCSO Training Room
Instructor: Warden / Jail Administrator - Ann. Mitchell
Basic Instructor’s class #1014
Jan 24-28th 2022
8-am-5pm (40hrs) Limit 10
Location: LCSO Training Room
Instructor: Warden / Jail Administrator - Ann. Mitchell
Must have at least 2 years of service to attend and will need to bring a laptop computer.
This course is a requirement for all LCSO Field Training Instructors.
UAV COURSE
Jan31st - February 1st Tcole 4044 16hrs
“Introduction to UAV (Drone) FAA Regulations for Part 107 License” on January 31st _ February 1st
8:am to 4:pm at the Jail Administration class room- The purpose of this course is to prepare future UAV (Drone) pilots to take the FAA examination and secure the required Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 107 license to legally fly these unmanned aircraft.
Registration for outside agencies is $50.00 per student- check or money order
Contact Training Division at: John.Headrick@co.liberty.tx.us
to reserve spot
Crisis Intervention #3843
February 7, 2022
8am-5pm total (8 hrs)
Location: LCSO Training Room
Instructor: Louis Jennings
Special Investigative Topics #3232
March 10th 2022
8am-5pm (8hrs)
Location: LCSO Training Room
Instructor: Daniel McMullen
Basic Instructor’s class #1014
March 14th-18th 2022
8-am-5pm (40hrs) Limit 10
Location: LCSO Training Room
Instructor: Katrina Johnston
Must have at least 2 years of service to attend and will need to bring a laptop computer.
This course is a requirement for all LCSO Field Training Instructors.
Fire Arms Instructor course -- March 14-18, 2022 (40hrs) TCOLE 2222
The firearms instructor class set for March 14-18, 2022 will be from 8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. daily. Times are subject to change pending on student and class needs.
Students will be required to have 500 rounds of range ammunition for their primary handgun they plan on using for the class. No revolvers will be needed for this class. Students should have at least 50 rounds of shotgun ammunition; 25 buckshot and 25 slug.
Location - Paul Brockner Memorial Range on FM 1010 in Cleveland
Instructor - Steve Rasberry / Others
Each student responsible for their own ammo through their department
Contact the Liberty County Training coordinator to reserve a spot, John Headrick
Taser Certification
March 21th 2022
8am-12pm (4hrs)
Location: LCSO Training Room
Instructor: Katrina Johnston
Taser Recertification
March 24th 2022
6pm-8pm (2hrs)
Location: LCSO Training Room
Instructor: Katrina Johnston
De-Escalation #1849
April 7th 2022
8:00 AM – 5 PM
Location: LCSO Training Room
Instructor: Deputy Sgt. Ivan Gonzalez
Intermediate - Arrest Search and Seizure # 2108
May 10th-11th 2022
8:00 AM – 5 PM (16hrs)
Location: LCSO Training Room
Instructor: Daniel McMullen
Intermediate Use of Force #2107
June 6th-7th
8:00am – 5pm (16hrs) Location: LCSO Training Room
Instructor: Daniel McMullen