Class Schedule

This course equips Law Enforcement personnel with critical knowledge and practical strategies for interacting effectively with individuals who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Deputies will learn to recognize common symptoms, respond appropriately to behavioral challenges, and employ de-escalation techniques. The training emphasizes understanding, empathy, and adaptability to ensure safe, respectful, and effective interactions, improving community relations and safety for everyone involved.

• Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 8:30 AM (10 seats left)PRECINCT 4 TRAINING ACADEMY - 330 Meadowfern Dr, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77067

**COURSE IS LIMITED TO HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PCT 4 PERSONNEL ONLY**

 Officers always have a firearm and these weapons play a large role in police work. Firearms by their very nature are destructive devices. Officers need to know safe, proper handling procedures for firearms to prevent unwanted catastrophes. This course introduces the basic principles of firearms handling and firearms safety. Participants will be introduced to basic marksmanship principles and firearms functions to include, loading/unloading, stoppage clearance, and the fundamental techniques for proper grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control. Students will be required to bring 250 rounds of ammunition. Course is approved for 8 TCOLE hours. COURSE IS LIMITED TO HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PCT 4 PERSONNEL ONLY.

• Monday, December 16, 2024 at 8:30 AM (15 seats left)Sportsmans Outlet Indoor Shooting Center 1710 FM 1960 Bypass Rd E Humble, TX 77338

The SFST Refresher course focuses on enforcing alcohol-impaired driving. It is intended for law enforcement officers who have completed the NHTSA/IACP-approved DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Training Program. This course aims to improve the overall consistency of individual police officers' administration of the SFSTs. 

• Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 8:30 AM (7 seats left)PRECINCT 4 TRAINING ACADEMY - 330 Meadowfern Dr, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77067

Fraudulent Temporary Tags have become a significant criminal activity that has been linked to drug and human trafficking, felony fraud, Vehicle Theft, Organized Crime, and even Capital Murder. This course will explain and discuss the multiple aspects of temporary tag enforcement, including countermeasures, detections, interview techniques, investigative procedures, and criminal charges. This course will go beyond simply identifying an eTAG, but will explore the reasons suspects alter eTAGs to help Deputies develop formidable investigative skills in establishing probable cause to investigate serious crimes associated with the tag.

• Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 8:30 AM (4 seats left)PRECINCT 4 TRAINING ACADEMY - 330 Meadowfern Dr, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77067