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This course teaches and prepares students to create, prepare, and present courses of instruction intended to provide Continuing Education hours for TCOLE licensing requirements. Students will be required to complete two courses of instruction (10 and 15 minutes in length) to a panel of HCC4 Instructors which must include a comprehensive Lesson Plan, a Written Test, and a final PowerPoint presentation.   

This course introduces you to the history of the man and dog relationship, and discusses the natural instincts and abilities of canines both in and out of police work. We are going to explore the selection, training, and management of the canine team, including some of the legal ramifications of placing a canine team in the field. Also discussed, are some of the more common applications of canines in law enforcement. This 4-hour class is a TCOLE core course for all Basic and Intermediate Peace Officers. The course covers animal cruelty, dangerous dogs, aggressive animal attacks, and canine behavior. Course is approved for 4 TCOLE hours

The Civil for Patrol is a patrol procediures course which covers the difference between criminal law and civil law, along with fundamental civil process knowledge and emphasis on commonly encountered civil situations in patrol for non civil personnel.

*THIS COURSE IS NOT INTEDED FOR COMPLETION TOWARD THE MANDATORY 20 HRS BASIC CIVIL PROCESS FOR PERSONNEL WHO HAVE DUTY ASSIGNMENTS WITH CIVIL/WRIT RESPONSIBILITIES*

Participants will learn de-escalation techniques to limit the use of force in public interactions. This course is required for any officer holding a basic proficiency certificate (at least once every 48 months), as a requirement for an intermediate proficiency certificate, and as a requirement for an advanced certificate. This requirement is in effect as of April 1, 2018. This course is approved for 8 TCOLE hours and meets TCOLE requirements for De-Escalation Techniques Course #1849.

Law enforcement officers who enroll in this TCOLE mandated course will learn about using appropriate techniques to interact and communicate with drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing. They will receive practical training on how to effectively communicate by themselves but also learn when an interpreter may be required. As part of the course, officers will learn how to identify someone who is deaf or hard of hearing. They also will learn regulations for law enforcement agencies regarding deaf and hard of hearing individuals under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This course is approved for 4 TCOLE hours and meets the TCOLE requirements for Interacting with Drivers Who are Deaf/ Hard of Hearing #7887.

This Leadership Development course is designed specifically for law enforcement professionals seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and drive positive organizational change. Participants will explore essential leadership concepts through engaging discussions and practical scenarios. Attendees will gain insights into critical attributes of effective leaders and learn to master a structured process for effectively managing employee performance, ensuring both accountability and professional growth within their teams. This course provides law enforcement supervisors and leaders with the essential skills needed to foster collaboration, motivate personnel, navigate organizational dynamics, and lead confidently toward sustained success.

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.

**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 are required to bring their duty gear which includes but is not limited to their handgun, magazines, firearms holster properly paired with the firearm brought to class, magazine holders properly paired with the magazines brought to class, duty belt, inner belt, keepers, tool kits and cleaning kits appropriate for the weapon system brought to class, PPE (hearing protection, and eye protection). 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.

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

**AMMUNITION PROVIDED**

This course of instruction is designed to provide the front-line officer or detective with the basic knowledge needed to safely deploy the AR-15 style service rifle in patrol response situations where department policy recognizes the use of deadly force is appropriate with a rifle cartridge. This course is intended to act as an additional level of training above and beyond the training received for pistol qualification. Required equipment for the class is listed below and should be brought starting the first day of class. RIFLE: A semi-automatic AR15 CAR15 type rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO, having a minimum overall barrel length of 16 inches with A1/A2 type sights or equivalent back up irons sights, manufactured by a recognized manufacturer (no self-made or self-assembled firearms), and at least three magazines in 20 or 30 round capacity, and rifle sling. (Pistol caliber carbines or any AR15 style rifle/pistol having a overall barrel shorter than 16 inches will not be approved for this course). Iron sights are required. Optional Law Enforcement / Military grade combat optics or heads up display type aiming device (Leopold, AIMPOINT, Bushnell, Trijicon, Holosun, Eotech, etc.) in addition to iron sights are permissible (*iron sights must be useable with chosen optic*). A scope with no more than 5x power magnification is allowed (*iron sights must be useable with chosen optic*). Students are required to bring their uniform duty belt and primary duty weapon with a minimum of three magazines. RIFLE AND HANDGUN AMMUNITION WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE TRAINING DIVISION.  STUDENTS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BY THEIR CHAIN OF COMMAND TO ATTEND PRIOR TO REGISTRATION. SEE DEPARTMENT POLICY SECTION 15.10 FOR QUALIFICATIONS TO ATTEND COURSE. THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO PCT 4 DEPUTIES ONLY. Outside agencies will not be approved at this time. This course is approved for 32 TCOLE hours. LOCATION: Trinity Armory - 2152 County Rd 388, Cleveland, TX 77328 - CLASS TIMES: 0900 -1700 - COURSE IS LIMITED TO HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PCT 4 PERSONNEL ONLY.

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. 

Please be sure you are fully aware of the Training Division Rules and Attire before registering for a course. If you have questions regarding a class, or need to modify/cancel your registration, please contact the Training Division