TCOLE Mission
The mission of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, as a regulatory State agency, is to establish an enforce standards to ensure that
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TCOLE
a state agency created by an act of the 59th Legislature—Senate Bill (SB) 236 which became effective on August 30, 1965.
For a licensee with more than 180 days since their last appointment; what are the 3 things you need to obtain?
-A new declaration of psychological and emotional health (L3 Form)
-A new declaration of the lack of any drug dependency or illegal drug use (L2 Form)
-New proof that the licensee has been fingerprinted and subjected to a search of local, state and U.S. national records and fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record (Fingerprints)
How many days do you have to file a petition after receiving a Report of Seperation from your previous agency?
must be received by the executive director not later than the 30th day after the person receives a copy of the report of separation
In order for an individual to enroll in any basic licensing course the provider must have on file documentation that the individual meets eligibility for licensure and:
(1) a high school diploma;
(2) a high school equivalency certificate; or
(3) for the basic peace officer training course, an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least 24 months of active duty service
An agency must retain records required under subsection (c) of this section for a minimum of ____ years after the licensee's termination date with that agency. The records must be maintained in a format readily accessible to the commission.
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L1 Form
statement of appointment
L2 Form
declaration of the lack of any drug dependency or illegal drug use
L3 Form
declaration of psychological and emotional health
F5 Form
separation report
F5R (return) Form
must complete for current licensee's employment history when seeking employment with another LE agency
How long is each Training Unit?
2 years
Peace officers shall complete at least __________ of continuing education, to include the corresponding legislative update for that unit
40 Hours
How Long is each Training Cycle?
4 Years
Peace officers who have not yet reached intermediate proficiency certification need to complete what courses?
-Cultural Diversity (3939)
-Special Investigative Topics (3232)
-Crisis Intervention (3843)
-De-escalation (1849)
What miscellaneous training do peace officers need to have completed within 2 years of being licensed?
-Human Trafficking (3270)
-Canine Encounters (4065)
-Deaf and Hard of Hearing Drivers (7887)
-Civilian Interaction Training Program (CITP)
-40 hour Crisis Intervention Training
Which type of weapon requires a minimum of 50 rounds, fired at ranges from point-blank to at least 15 yards with at least 20 rounds at or beyond seven yards, including at least one timed reload
Handguns
Which type of weapon requires a minimum of five rounds of ammunition fired at a range of at least 15 yards
Shotguns
Which type of weapon requires a minimum of 20 rounds of ammunition fired at a range of at least 100 yards; however, an agency may, in its discretion, allow a range of less than 100 yards but not less than 50 yards if the minimum passing percentage is raised to 90
Precision Rifles
Which type of weapon requires a minimum of 30 rounds of ammunition fired at a range of at least 50 yards, including at least one timed reload; however, an agency may, in its discretion, allow a range of less than 50 yards but not less than 10 yards if the minimum passing percentage is raised to 90
Patrol Rifles
Which type of weapon requires a minimum of 30 rounds of ammunition fired at ranges from seven to at least 10 yards, including at least one timed reload, with at least 25 rounds fired in full automatic (short bursts of two or three rounds), and at least five rounds fired semi-automatic, if possible with the weapon.
Fully Automatic Weapons
What is the minimum passing percentage for each firearm?
70
An eligible examinee will be allowed _____ attempts to pass the state examination
3
All attempts must be completed within ____ days from the completion date of the licensing course
180
If an individual is not licensed within __ years from the date of their successful completion of the licensing exam, the basic licensing course must be repeated.
2
The holder of a commission issued license or certificate can be sent notice of any hearing, or other action or matter before the commission at:
(1) the address of the agency shown in commission records to have the holder under current or last appointment;
(2) the address shown on the Texas driver's license record of the holder;
(3) the last known address on record with the commission; or
(4) any other address requested by the holder in a written request to the executive director.
In order to preserve the right to a hearing as described under this subchapter, an answer must be filed not later than __ days after the date the respondent receives notice of the executive director's petition or notice of violation. Failure to file a timely answer may result in the issuance of a default order.
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