We would like to thank the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Commission, as well as Jeff Lester- Director of Training Amarillo Police Academy and Scott Huckabee- Director of Training for the Capital Area Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy for their assistance, participation and input for this course. Of the 29 current Basic Peace Officer Topics (618 training hours), these 7 are specific to Texas. However you are required to pass the same licensing exam as all other applicants, so it is suggested that you study all the topical areas. The topic areas of Arrest, Search, and Seizure; Patrol; and Criminal Investigation are considered to be generic however these areas are important parts of the exam. The entire Basic Peace Officer Course can be found on the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) website, www.tcleose.state.tx.us Code of Criminal Procedure Penal Code Traffic Alcoholic Beverage Code Health and Safety Code Controlled Substances Act Family Code Juvenile Issues Family Violence and Related Assaultive Offenses Target Population: Out of state peace officers, federal agents or officers and Military Police Waivers desiring to become licensed peace officers in Texas. Other State Pre-Requisites: Must demonstrate a successful completion of a state POST-approved (or state licensing authority) basic police officer training academy (with equivalent course topics and hours of training); and Must be currently licensed or certified as a peace officer by a state POST (or state licensing authority); and The license or certificate must never have been, or currently in the process of being surrendered, suspended, or revoked; and Have honorably served (employed; benefits eligible) as a sworn peace officer for twelve consecutive months, following initial basic training, with an agency in the state where the license or certificate was issued; and Have successfully completed a Supplementary Peace Officer training course, the curriculum of which is developed by TCLEOSE. In addition, the licensee or certificate holder must meet all other statutory licensing requirements of the State of Texas and TCLEOSE Rules (See Texas Occupations Code and Commission Rules; available on the web site: www.tcleose.state.tx.us ). Pre-Requisites for Federal Agents: The Texas Code of Criminal Procedures Section 2.122 recognizes named criminal investigators of the United States as having authority to enforce selected state laws by virtue of their authority. The individuals listed are deemed to have the equivalent training for licensure consideration: (1.)Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (2.)Special Agents of the Secret Service; (3.)Special Agents of the United States Customs Service; (4.)Special Agents of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; (5.)Special Agents of the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency; (6.)Inspectors of the United States Postal Service; (7.)Special Agents of the Criminal Investigation Division and Inspectors of the Internal Security Division of the Internal Revenue Service; (8.)Civilian Special Agents of the United States Naval Investigative Service; (9.)Marshals and Deputy Marshals of the United States Marshals Service; (10.)Special Agents of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service; (11.)Special Agents of the United States Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (12.)A person designated as a Special Policeman by the Federal Protective Service of the General Services Administration under 40 U.S.C. Section 318 or 318d; (13.)A customs inspector of the United States Customs Service or a Border Patrolman or Immigration Officer of the United States Department of Justice; (14.)A commissioned law enforcement officer of the National Parks Service (15.)A Special Agent or Law Enforcement Officer of the United States Forest Service; and (16.)Security personnel working at a commercial nuclear power plant, including contract security personnel, trained and qualified under a security plan approved by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Qualifying Federal Officers must: (1.)Have successfully completed an approved Federal Agency Law Enforcement training course (equivalent course topics and hours); and must be subject to continued employment or eligible for re-hire (excluding retirement); and (2.)Have honorably served (employed; benefits eligible) in one of the above federal capacities for twelve consecutive months, following initial basic training; and (3.)Have successfully completed a Supplementary Peace Officer training course, the curriculum of which is developed by TCLEOSE. In addition, the licensee or certificate holder must meet all other statutory licensing requirements of the State of Texas and TCLEOSE rules (See Texas Occupations Code and Commission Rules; available on the web site: www.tcleose.state.tx.us ). Length of Course: 120 hours This course can be taken at your own pace through internet access 24-7. Cost: $225.00 The student will be issued a user name and password to access the course.   We are available from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm for questions and/or  username password information.