To become a Peace Officer in Texas, you must: Meet minimum licensing requirements as established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Complete successfully a TCOLE-licensed Basic Peace Officer Training Academy, such as TCC's Basic Peace Officer program. Pass the state licensing exam.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) strives to meet its mission of ensuring a Texas where people are served by highly trained and ethical law enforcement and corrections personnel through screening, developing, monitoring resources, and setting standards.
Yes, you get three (3) attempts at the final exam; however you should know that every time you attempt the final exam, a new test is developed from a revolving set of questions and possible responses. If you fail all three final exams, you are referred to the Academy Training Coordinator for counseling.
The Master Peace Officer Award is the highest level of recognition granted by the state for law enforcement. The award is based on education and experience in the law enforcement field.
Active TCOLE Agencies and Training Providers Agencies2794 Contractual Provider 215 Academy 121 Academic Providers 1
TCOLE Licensing requirements Criminal background check, national fingerprint check and background investigation. Physical examination. Psychological examination. Drug test. DD-214 if military. Valid driver license. Proof of age: must be 18 or older.
Overview. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) is a state regulatory agency charged with the responsibility of establishing, implementing, and maintaining standards for peace officers, county corrections officers, and emergency communications personnel.
If you are seeking TCOLE credit, please ensure you are enrolled in either 1) a face-to-face, in-person offering or 2) an online, eLearning course offering that offers TCOLE credit upon successful completion of the course.