Training Mandates & Certificates
There are two 24-month periods in the current training cycle which ends on August
31, 2013. The first 24-month period, or unit, begins on 09/01/2009 and ends on 08/31/2011. The
second 24-month period, or unit, begins on 09/01/2011 and ends on 08/31/2013, 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 2011-2013 training unit. The number of required hours has not changed, but the required courses have significantly changed.
Required Hours (Texas Occupations Code 1701.351(a)):
- 2009 to 2011 training unit - 40 hours
- 2011 to 2013 training unit - 40 hours
Required Courses (Texas Occupations Code 1701.351(a-1) and 1701.352)
- 2009 to 2011 training unit - Course 3181 State and Federal Law Update Course.
- 2011 to 2013 training unit - Course 3182 State and Federal Law Update Course.
- 4 Year Training Cycle 2009 to 2013
- 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)
Proficiency Chart
Peace Officer Proficiency Chart
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 2009 to 2013: Cultural Diversity
Deputy Constable Appointees
Training Mandates
- 4 Year Training Cycle 2009 - 2013: 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 (2009-2013)
Jailer Licensees
Training Mandates
Required Courses (Texas Occupations Code 1701.351(a-1) and 1701.352):
- 4 Year Training Cycle 2009 to 2013: Cultural Diversity
Proficiency Chart
Telecommunicators
Training Mandates
There is no minimum training hour nor course requirement
Proficiency Chart
Telecommunicator Proficiency Chart
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, must complete course 3740, Chief’s Continuing Education each unit.
Constables
Each constable must complete at least 40 hours of continuing education through the Bill Blackwood Institute during the current 4 year training cycle. (Occupation Code 1701.3545)
- Newly elected or appointed Constables must take Course 3742 New Constable’s Course within 2 years of appointment or election. (Occupation Code 1701.3545(d))
- Constables who have already completed the requirements of a newly elected or appointed Constables must take Course 3743, Constable’s Continuing Education each cycle. (Occupation Code 1701.3545(d))