Course Schedule Sheriff Gary Cutler
MISSION The mission of the Hays County Sheriff s Academy is to provide the highest quality law enforcement instruction and to insure at all times that the standards and requirements of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the are met or exceeded. The Academy Logo The GOLD Bar represents; setting the bar of conscience, and honor against evil. The Torch represents service; a leader s role is lighting the way for others. The Text Book represents the need to be continuously learning and pursuit of wisdom. The BLUE Shield represents the guardian of truth and loyalty to those we serve. Page 1 of 41
TABLE OF CONTENTS FREQUENTLY ASKED TRAINING QUESTIONS 4 REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION INFORMATION 6 GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES 8 STUDENT DRESS CODE 9 TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT 11 Peace Officer Proficiency Certification Requirements Chart 11 Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate 221.3(a) 11 Intermediate Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate 221.3(b) 11 Advanced Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate 221.3(c) 13 Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate 221.3(c) 13 Jailer Proficiency Certification Requirements Chart 15 Basic Jailer Proficiency Certificate 221.5(a) 15 Intermediate Jailer Proficiency Certificate 221.5(b) 15 Advanced Jailer Proficiency Certificate 221.5(c) 16 Master Jailer Proficiency Certificate 221.5 (c) 16 2018 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 18 Corrections In-Service 19 Law Enforcement In-Service 20 Reserve Deputy In-Service 20 Arrest, Search & Seizure #2108 (ICC) 21 Asset Forfeiture & Racial Profiling #3257 (ICC) 21 Basic Corrections Academy Training (BCAT) #1007 22 Basic Peace Officer Course #1000 22 Child Abuse #2105 (ICC) 22 Crime Scene Investigation #2106 (ICC) 23 Crisis Intervention Training Update #3843 (ICC) 23 Cultural Diversity #3939 (ICC) 24 Firearms Instructor #2222 25 Field Training Officer Course #3702 24 Human Trafficking #3270 (ICC) 25 Identify Theft #3277 (ICC) 26 Inmate Rights & Privileges #3502 (ICC) 26 Interpersonal Communications Skills #3503 (ICC) 26 Mini-Academy 27 New Supervisor Course #3737 27 Spanish for Law Enforcement #2109 (ICC) 27 Special Investigative Topics #3232 (ICC) 28 Suicide Prevention & Detection in a Jail Setting #3501 (ICC) 28 Use of Force for Peace Officers #2107 (ICC) 28 Use of Force in a Jail Setting #3504 (ICC) 29 Missing and Exploited Children# 3275 (ICC) 29 Page 2 of 41
Canine Encounters for LE #4065(ICC) 30 Body Worn Cameras #8158 (ICC) 30 Child Safety Check Alert List#4068 (ICC) 30 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Drivers#7887(ICC) 31 QUALIFICATIONS 32 Handgun 32 Rifle/Shotgun/Less-Lethal 32 Courses of Fire 33-41 Page 3 of 41
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I am about to qualify for my Intermediate Officer Certificate, should I call TCOLE? YES, contact TCOLE at 936-7700. Effective September 1, 2011, TCOLE is required to collect fees for all peace officer, jailer, and tele communicator proficiency certificates. As proficiency certificate levels are met, TCLEDDS will continue to automatically award and display this achievement on the personal status report (PSR) but will no longer mail the certificates to appointing agencies. Individuals who desire a hard copy of their certificate must electronically submit an application and pay a $35 fee per certificate. Licensees can purchase hard copy certificates to be mailed, by credit card or bank draft, through their online training account. How do I obtain a transcript of my continuing education? How do I determine the course I have to take during the TCOLE training cycle? Contact TCOLE at 936-7700, or create a User ID and Password on http://www.tcole.texas.gov at My TCOLE Training. Should there be a discrepancy with training received at the HCSO Academy, contact the Registrar. What other training resources are available? Approved training academies and training providers are listed on the TCOLE web site at http://www.tcole.texas.gov in the Training Providers link. If I attended training at another agency or attended a seminar, is it possible for me to receive TCOLE credit? Possibly, if the training is job related. You will need to provide a copy of the course outline, the instructors' credentials, and a certificate of completion to the Training Director/Lieutenant for review within ten (10) days of completion. If approved, course credit will be submitted to TCOLE for their approval. How long is the TCOLE Training Cycle? Forty-eight (48) months. The "cycle" is comprised of two training "units". To maintain their license, Peace Officers must attend 40 hours of training during each 24-month training "unit". Correction Officers must attend Cultural Diversity during the training "cycle". Those holding an Intermediate Peace Officer license or above are exempt from Cultural Diversity and Special Investigative Topics. (Questions concerning the licensing requirements will be directed to TCOLE.) The current "unit" runs September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2017. The current "cycle" runs September 1, 2013- August 31, 2017. Page 4 of 41
Does Cultural Awareness taken in BCAT or BPOC count towards the TCOLE 48-month training requirement? Yes, however, it only counts toward that first 48-month training cycle. Page 5 of 41
REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION INFORMATION 1. Registration for courses will be made by contacting the registrar at 512-393-7809 or sheriff.training@co.hays.tx.us. 2. Students from agencies other than Hays County are required to pay tuition to attend classes at the Academy. Tuition fees will be paid in full at the time of registration to guarantee the slot. 3. Registration applications without payment will be returned. The tuition fee for each course is listed below the course description. 4. All tuition fees must be paid in advance by one of the following methods of payment, payable to Hays County Sheriff's Office (no credit cards accepted): a. Certified Cashier s Check b. Money Order c. Check issued by the students' employing agency d. Purchase Orders 5. Should cancellation become necessary, the students' Supervisor (if the student is below the rank of Sergeant) will notify a Supervisor and Registrar of the cancellation via email. Telephone cancellations are not permitted. 6. Cancellation of slots held by outside agencies, for which full tuition has been paid, must be made within five working days prior to the start date of the class, in order to receive a refund. Substitution of personnel in lieu of cancellation by outside agencies is permitted without penalty. The substitution must be made by the first day of class. 7. Reimbursements will be mailed to the agency that registers the student. 8. No reimbursement will be made for: a. student cancellations made later than five working days prior to start of class b. students who fail to successfully complete the course c. students who withdraw after the start of the course d. students who fail to attend the course Page 6 of 41
9. Should registration for a course fail to meet the minimum limit of students, the course may be canceled. If an alternate date is available for the same course, the students will be offered the opportunity to re-register with Supervisor approval. When a course is canceled, outside agencies will be reimbursed. 10. The will attempt to notify registered students of a course cancellation within three working days prior to the scheduled start date for the course. 11. The Annex seats 28 students, Classroom B seats 30 students, and Classroom A seats 16 students. 12. employees have priority over outside agency students attending any Academy Classes. Page 7 of 41
GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES 1. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are scheduled on an 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. workday with one hour for lunch. 2. Students are expected to report to class on time. Tardiness will be addressed by the Academy Supervisor in accordance with HCSO Policy. 3. Students will bring to class all appropriate materials necessary for note taking, and any duty equipment that is required for the scheduled training. 4. Students are expected to attend courses in their entirety. Absences during a training class must receive prior approval from an Academy Supervisor and the student s immediate supervisor. 5. There are amenities provided in the break room for persons wishing to eat lunch in the building. COFFEE IS NO LONGER PROVIDED by the Academy. Soft drink machines are available. Eating by students in the classroom is strictly prohibited. 6. The is a tobacco free building. Smoking and/or dipping are not allowed in the building. A designated smoking area is provided north of the building, adjacent to the Academy parking lot. Tobacco use outside the designated smoking area is prohibited. 7. Cleanliness of the is everyone s responsibility. Waste materials will be disposed of in the appropriate receptacles. Students will remove their materials from the classrooms at the end of each training day, unless directed otherwise by the course coordinator. 8. Chairs and tables are to be used in their intended manner. Students will not sit on tables or prop their feet or legs over the arms of chairs or on tables. 9. Telephones and computers in Academy Staff offices are not to be used by students. 10. All cell phones and pagers are to be placed on silent mode while attending classes. Usage of computers, i.e., laptops, Blackberry, iphones, etc., is prohibited in the classroom unless approved by an Academy Instructor. 11. Books, magazines, and newspapers, not pertaining to the course of instruction, will not be read during classes. These periodicals may be read during class breaks only. 12. Student parking is not permitted in the Academy parking lot. Please park in the parking lot next to the Visitation Center parking lot. Page 8 of 41
STUDENT DRESS CODE It is the responsibility of each training attendee to comply with the grooming and dress standards while attending any course. Attendees who do not meet these minimum standards will be directed by the Academy Staff to immediately conform to the policy. Those unable to conform will be directed to leave the training class and report back to their immediate supervisor as soon as practical. If the employee can make the necessary adjustments to meet the policy requirements, he/she may be allowed back into the class. The Academy Supervisors exercise discretion on issues of appropriate grooming and dress for all students. Supervisors will receive electronic documentation of their employees' inability to comply with the authorized dress code. Regardless of the dress requirement, all clothing will be neat, clean, in good condition, and will be consistent with the presentation of a professional image. It will not bear writing or pictures that are obscene or offensive. No hats/caps will be worn in the classrooms. If you are in doubt about your attire, simply do not wear it. Dress requirements are further identified in four distinct categories and may supplement the established standards for practical purposes: Uniform; Casual; Physical Training; and Field. Note: Academy Staff can be readily identified by the insignia worn on their shirt. Should an emergency occur, please immediately notify an Academy Staff member. The Dress Code category "Uniform" is defined as: The student's issued Class B uniform as worn on duty. If the student wears a firearm and duty belt while on duty, the student may, but is not required, to wear it while in the classroom. Firearms will remain secured in the holster at all times unless directed otherwise by the instructor. The Dress Code category "Casual" is defined as: Long sleeve or short sleeve dress shirts, blouses, mandarin collar shirts, golf, polo or sport shirts with collars. Shirts or blouses will be worn tucked into the trousers or skirt, unless designed for outer wear. Trousers or slacks, dresses, skirts, or other female attire consistent with business attire. No denim attire, unless waived by Sheriff, i.e., blue jean Fridays. Footwear will be appropriate for duty, training, safety and/or business professional complimenting the level of dress. Sandals, flip-flop or shower shoes are prohibited. Page 9 of 41
Absolutely no athletic attire, i.e., no sweats, wind suits, tank tops, muscle shirts, etc. The Dress Code category "Physical Training" is defined as: Tactical Dress Uniforms, BDU's, jumpsuits, etc. which are suitable for physical activity. Clothing should be able to accommodate a duty belt, if applicable. T-shirts, sweatshirts or tactical shirts that portray a positive public image may be worn. No tank tops or muscle shirts. Footwear will be appropriate for duty and safety, which is consistent with the indicated training. In remote areas, a limited supply of water is provided. It is strongly recommended students supply additional water, drinks, and food when training is held in a remote, no services available location. The Dress Code category "Field" is defined as: Clothing suitable for extended periods of time in a remote or outdoor location. Items of clothing such as T-shirts, overalls, jeans, BDU's, ball caps, cowboy hats, athletic shoes, hiking or combat boots, field jackets, sunscreen, portable shelter, etc., are authorized. The Texas climate dictates what will be appropriate in these settings and a variety of clothing is acceptable so long as the field dress is neat, clean and in good condition. In remote areas, a limited supply of water is provided. It is strongly recommended students supply additional water, drinks, and food when training is held in a remote, no services available location. Note: No RED shirts will be worn by training attendee during training designated as Physical Training or Field. Red is reserved for instructors ONLY. Page 10 of 41
TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT 6330 U.S. Highway 290 East, Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78723 Phone: (512) 936-7700 http://www.tcole.texas.gov Peace Officer Proficiency Certification Requirements Chart Commission Rules 221.1 and 221.3 Beginning September 1, 2011, proficiency certificates will no longer be automatically generated and mailed to your appointing agency. The documentation fee for each proficiency certificate request is $35. Questions pertaining to the Proficiency requirements, or Legislative Mandates (listed on the TCOLE web site), should all be directed to TCOLE. Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate Requirements: An active license or appointment 1 year of service 221.3(a) 221.1(b)(2) Courses (once during career) 1999 Personnel Orientation by Department (if licensed on or after 6/1/1998) 3722 Peace Officer Field Training (if licensed on or after 6/1/2004) 3270 Human Trafficking (if licensed on or after 1/1/2011, must complete within first year of licensure.) 4065 Canine Encounters (if license after 1/1/2016, must complete within first two years of licensure). Intermediate Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate Requirements: An active license or appointment Basic Peace Officer Certificate 221.3(b) 221.1(b)(2) Hours Education Service (yrs) 400 8 800 6 1200 4 2400 2 Associate's 4 Bachelor's/higher 2 Page 11 of 41
Courses (once during career) Must complete all courses or equivalents (approved equivalents are listed) (if Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate was issued after 01/01/1987) 2105 Child Abuse Prevention & Investigation 2106 Crime Scene Investigation 2107 Use of Force 2108 Arrest, Search, & Seizure 2109 Spanish for Law Enforcement OR 2110 Spanish for Law Enforcement Distance 2111 Spanish for Law Enforcement- Test Out 34002 Spanish for Law Enforcement-On Patrol 34004 Spanish for Park Rangers 3275 Missing and Exploited Children (Eff Jan 1, 2015) 3277 Identity Crimes 3255 Asset Forfeiture 3256 Racial Profiling OR 3257 Combined Asset Forfeiture & Racial Profiling 3270 Human Trafficking (taken after 9/1/2009) OR 3271 Advanced Human Trafficking (Eff. Jan 1, 2016) 4068 Child Safety Check Alert List (Eff. Jan 1, 2016) 8158 Body Worn Camera (Eff. Jan 1, 2016) 7887 Deaf or Hard of Hearing Drivers (Eff. Jan 1, 2016) 1 of these 5 3840 CIT Train the Trainer 3841 Crisis Intervention Training 3842 Basic Peace Officer CIT Component (as of 9/1/2005) 3843 CIT Update 4001 Mental Health Peace Officer Training 1 of these 4 3232 Special Investigative Topics 3264 Special Investigator Certification Course 3265 Special Investigator Train the Trainer 3737 New Supervisor's Course (first time supervisor only) OR All 3 of these 3261 SAFVIC Module 1 Page 12 of 41
3262 SAFVIC Module 2 3263 SAFVIC Module 3 OR All 4 of these 3224 Child Abuse Web with Exercises 3214 Family Violence Web with Exercises 3254 Sex Offender Characteristics Web with Exercises 3244 Sexual Assault Web with Exercises 1 of these 3 3939 Cultural Diversity 394 Cultural Diversity Web with Exercises 3737 New Supervisor's Course (first time supervisor only) Advanced Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate 221.3(c) Requirements: An active license or appointment Basic Peace Officer Certificate 221.1(b)(2) Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate Hours Education Service (years) 800 12 1200 9 2400 6 Associate's 6 Bachelor's/higher 5 Courses (once during career) Must complete all courses or equivalents (approved equivalents are listed) 3271 Advanced Human Trafficking OR 3270 Human Trafficking (taken after 9/1/2009) 3275 Missing and Exploited Children (Eff Jan 1, 2015) 1 of these 5 (if Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate issued before 9/1/2005) 3840 CIT Train the Trainer 3841 Crisis Intervention Training 3842 Basic Peace Officer CIT Component (as of 9/1/2005) 3843 CIT Update 4001 Mental Health Peace Officer Training Page 13 of 41
Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate 221.3(d) Requirements: An active license or appointment Basic Peace Officer Certificate 221.1(b)(2) Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate Advanced Peace Officer Certificate Hours Education Service (years) 1200 20 2400 15 3300 12 4000 10 Associate's 12 Bachelor's 9 Master's 7 Doctorate/JD 5 Page 14 of 41
Jailer Proficiency Certification Requirements Chart Commission Rules 221.1 and 221.5 Beginning September 1, 2011, proficiency certificates will no longer be automatically generated and mailed to your appointing agency. The documentation fee for each proficiency certificate request is $35. Questions pertaining to the Proficiency requirements, or Legislative mandates (listed on the TCLEOSE web site), should all be directed to TCLEOSE. Basic Jailer Proficiency Certificate Requirements: an active license or appointment 1 year of service 221.5(a) 221(b)(2) Courses (once during career) 1999 Personnel Orientation by Department (if licensed on or after 6/1/1998) 3721 County Correction Officer Field Training (if licensed on or after 6/1/2004) Intermediate Jailer Proficiency Certificate 221.5(b) Requirements: an active license or appointment 221.1(b)(2) Basic Jailer Certificate Hours Education Service (yrs) 400 6 800 4 1200 2 2400 1 Associate s 2 Bachelor s or higher degree 1 Courses (once during career) Must complete all courses or equivalents (approved equivalents are listed) 3501 Suicide Detection & Prevention in Jails 3502 Inmate Rights & Privileges 3503 Interpersonal Communications in the Correctional Setting 3504 Use of Force in a Jail Setting 2109 Spanish for Law Enforcement OR 2110 Spanish for Law Enforcement Distance 2111 Spanish for Law Enforcement Test Out 34002 Spanish for Corrections-On Patrol Page 15 of 41
Advanced Jailer Proficiency Certificate Requirements: An active license or appointment Basic Jailer Certificate Intermediate Jailer Certificate 221.S(c) 221.1(b}(2) Hours Education Service (yrs) 800 8 1200 6 2400 4 Associate's 6 Bachelor's/higher 4 Master Jailer Proficiency Certificate Requirements: An active license or appointment Basic Jailer Certificate Intermediate Jailer Certificate Advanced Jailer Certificate 221.5(c) 221.1(b)(2) Hours Education Service (yrs) 1200 20 2400 15 3300 12 4000 10 Associate's 12 Bachelor's 9 Master's 7 Doctorate/JD 5 Previous TCOLE Training Unit: September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2011. Previous TCOLE Training Unit: September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2013. Previous Training Cycle: September 1, 2009- August 31, 2013. Current TCOLE Training Unit: September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2019. Next TCOLE Training Unit: September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2021. Current TCOLE Training Cycle, September 1, 2017 to August 31, 20121. Page 16 of 41
Note: a Training Cycle is comprised of two Training Units. It is the responsibility of the officer/licensee to ensure that he/she receive the mandatory 40 hours (inservice} continuing education each training unit in order to maintain their license. It is the responsibility of the license holder to be knowledgeable of commission rules and mandates, and successfully attend continuing education courses. The Law Enforcement Commission will not renew your Peace Officer and/or Jailer's license should you fail to comply with continuing education standards. This means you cannot be employed as a Peace Officer or Corrections Officer and may likely be unemployed at Hays County. Your loss of license becomes effective upon written notice from the Commission. Appeals can be made to the Commission for a scheduled hearing. Page 17 of 41
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS All classes begin at 0800 hours unless otherwise posted. Page 18 of 41
CORRECTIONS IN-SERVICE TRAINING White Shift 54 hours CO J. Zesati Prerequisites: HCSO CO Personnel and CO Supervisors CONTROL TACTICS: MANDATORY Recertification Dates April/May/June 4/30, 5/1,9,10,14,15,23,24,28,29,31,6/6 White: 5/31 Phase 1 Dates: June 5, 7 Phase 2 Dates: June 12, 14 Phase 3 Dates: June 19, 21 Phase 4 Dates: June 26, 28 Times: Phase 1-3 0800-1700 Phase 4 0800-1200 (28) 1300-1700 (26) Dress: Physical Training JAIL RESPONSE: MANDATORY Crisis in a Cell Dates: July/August 7/9,10,18,19,23,24,8/1,2 Times: 0800-1700 Dress: Field Medical Dates: August 6,7,15,16,20,21,29,30 Times: 0800-1200 Dress: Field Fire Dates: August 6,7,15,16,20,21,29,30 Times: 1300-1700 Dress: Field Page 19 of 41
LAW ENFORCEMENT IN-SERVICE TRAINING WHITE SHIFT 68-hours - Deputy Ryan Watkins / Deputy Steve Lucio/Adjuncts Prerequisites: HCSO LE Personnel and LE Supervisors TAC DRIVING: MANDATORY Dates: January/February 0800-1800: 1/17-18,2/5-6,2/28-3/1 March 1200-2200: 1/31-2/1,2/14-15 Make-up/Remedial: April 16-17 0800-1800 Times: 0800-1700 and 1200-2200 Dress: Field PATROL RESPONSE: MANDATORY Dates: March/April 0800-0800 3/5-6, 3/19-20, 3/28-29, 1200-2200 3/14-15, 4/2-3 Make-up: April 11-12 0800-1800 Times: 0800-0800 and 1200-2200 Dress: Field CONTROL TACTICS: MANDATORY Recertification Dates May 4/30, 5/1,9,10,14,15,23,24,29 White: 5/31 Phase 1 Dates: June 5, 7 Phase 2 Dates: June 12, 14 Phase 3 Dates: June 19, 21 Phase 4 Dates: June 26, 28 Times: Phase 1-3 0800-1700 Phase 4 (26) 0800-1200 (28)1300-1700 Dress: Physical Training Prerequisites: HCSO Reserve Deputies See LE In-Service for dates and topics. RESERVE DEPUTY IN-SERVICE TRAINING MUST complete the Mandatory training required for LE Page 20 of 41
85th Legislative Session Legal Updates #3184 Prerequisites: Peace Officer Dates: To Be Completed on TCOLE Website - http://www.tcole.texas.gov Dress Code: N/A Tuition Fee: No Charge This 4-hour course provides peace officers with an update of recent statute changes as provided by the 84th Legislature. Recent Supreme Court decisions that affect important issues such as: search & seizure, detention, etc. are also included in this curriculum, as these cases may affect the function, policy, and procedures of Law Enforcement officers and Law Enforcement administration. Course Title: Asset Forfeiture & Racial Profiling #3257 Casual Target Population: Peace Officers Length of Course: 1-Days; 4-hours (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: N/A Dates: September 18, 20 0800-1200 $15 for outside agencies The Asset Forfeiture segment is designed to cover the forfeiture of seized property. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of this area to the level required by the Texas 77th Legislature in Senate Bill563. The Racial Profiling segment is designed to cover the legislative requirements placed upon peace officers and law enforcement agencies regarding racial profiling. Note: This is a requisite course for those Peace Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Course Title: Arrest, Search & Seizure - #2108 (ICC) Casual Target Population: Peace Officers Length of Course: 2-Days; 16-hours (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: N/A Dates: March 5-6, 7-8 0800-1700 $60 for outside agencies This 2-day course is a review of cases that have affected the procedures of arrest, search, and seizure. Students receive instruction about current laws, requirements, and procedures regarding arrests, searches, and seizures. Note: This is a requisite course for those Peace Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Page 21 of 41
Course Title: Basic Corrections Academy Training #1007 Uniform Target Population: Length of Course: 12-Days; 96-hours (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: Dates: Jan. 29-Feb. 16 (Monday-Friday) Oct. 15-Nov. 9 (Monday-Friday) $360 for outside agencies This course satisfies TCOLE requirements for the Basic County Corrections course. Topics include booking, identification, inmate rights, headcounts, emergency procedures, searches, classification, health services, wellness, etc. Course Title: Basic Peace Officer Course #1000 Target Population: Cadet entrance exam to include written, physical, interview & background check. Length of Course: 32 weeks Equipment Needed: N/A Dates: TBD $1800 for non-sponsored / Out of county agencies- $900 for Hays County agencies Students receive classroom training designed to prepare each student for the state licensing examination. In addition to the required 643 hours of TCOLE training, participants receive additional training on various force options, patrol rifle, ALERRT training, tactical driving, radar, mobile video and 40-hour officer survival training. Note: This course meets the TCOLE requirements for BPOC #1000. Course Title: Child Abuse #2105 (ICC) Casual Target Population: Peace Officers Length of Course: 3-Days; 24-hours (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: $90 for outside agencies Dates: May 15-17 0800-1700 $90 for outside agencies This 3-day course covers topics such as physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual assault, and neglect. Students will learn how to recognize, report, and refer child abuse cases. Note: This is a requisite course for those Peace Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Page 22 of 41
Course Title: Crime Scene Investigation #2106 (ICC) Casual Target Population: Peace Officers Length of Course: 4-day; 32-hours (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: N/A Dates: April 9-12 0800-1700 $120 for outside agencies This 4-day course provides instruction on crime scene protocol and search techniques. Students learn about crime scene security, photography, sketching, collection of latent fingerprints, chain of custody, documentation, handling and routing of evidence. Note: This is a requisite course for those Peace Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Course Title: Crisis Intervention Training #3843(ICC) Casual Target Population: Peace Officers Length of Course: 1-day; 8-hours (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: N/A Dates: September 11 (Blue) and 13 (White) 0800-1700 $30 for outside agencies This 8-hour Crisis Intervention Refresher training provides a review of the key concepts, safety techniques, and communication skills initially taught in the crisis intervention section (Chapter 27) of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer Curriculum. This course will also allow time for discussion, questions, and concerns of technique utilization that participants have experienced since their initial basic training. Brainstorming with fellow attendees will assist in the discussion of "best practices" and the sharing of personal situational experiences. Page 23 of 41
Course Title: Cultural Diversity #3939 (ICC) Casual Target Population: Length of Course: Equipment Needed: Dates: N/A Available Online via TCOLE website http://www.tcole.texas.gov This course covers topics dealing with cultural diversity, racial sensitivity and civil rights refresher. Note: Effective Sept. 1, 2009, those holding a BASIC PEACE OFFICER certificate or no certificate will be required to have this course. Those holding an INTERMEDIATE certificate or higher do not have to take this course. Successful completion of this satisfies a segment of State of Texas mandated for Corrections Officers continuing education during the 48-month cycle. (Please refer to the TCOLE web site, Training Mandates & Certifications section.) Course Title: Field Training Officer Course #3702 Class A Target Population: Peace Officers/Corrections Officers Length of Course: 3-day; 24-hours (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: Note taking materials Dates: March 20-22 0800-1700 November 27-29 0800-1700 $150 for outside agencies This course teaches instructors how to provide supervised field training for new recruits in any law enforcement discipline. The goal is to transition the recruit from a classroom setting to an actual hands-on assignment. The course includes training in instructional techniques, coaching and evaluation, remedial training and record keeping. The course is designed to provide training guidance and training aspects to future Field Training Officers in the area of law enforcement, including peace officers, jailers, telecommunication operators, correction officers, public service officers, etc. Page 24 of 41
Course Title: Firearms Instructor #2222 Field Target Population: Peace Officers/Corrections Officers Length of Course: 5-days; 40-hours (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: Flyer will be distributed upon registration ALERRT 1285 William Pettus Rd. Maxwell, TX 78656 Dates: September 24-28 0800-1700 $150 for outside agencies This course will help you develop the additional knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to organize and teach firearms courses. Students will learn to diagnose and correct shooter weaknesses, analyze and score targets, design and run courses of fire, and properly document police firearms training. Prefer Basic TCOLE Instructor. Course Title: Target Population: Length of Course: Equipment Needed: Dates: Human Trafficking #3270 (ICC) Peace Officers Available Online via TCOLE website - http://www.tcole.texas.gov The purpose of this course is to increase the law enforcement communities awareness of the issues of human trafficking through the exposure of informational materials and research to include: victim identification and investigation techniques, rescue and prosecution considerations, referral and service provider availability, practical case studies to assist in building a coordinated community response and to obtain an inter-connectivity of state, federal and global human trafficking concerns. Note: Individuals first licensed after January 1, 2011 must complete the basic Human Trafficking course within the first year of licensure. Note: This is a requisite course for those Peace Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Page 25 of 41
Course Title: Identify Theft #3277 (ICC) Casual Target Population: Peace Officers Length of Course: 4-hours (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: N/A Dates: September 18, 20 1300-1700 $15 for outside agencies This 4-hour course covers the identification of crimes involving the theft of a person's identity, and the specific laws related to such offenses. Investigations, offense reports, public education, and the personal protection of one's identity will also be presented. Note: This is a requisite course for those Peace Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Course Title: Inmate Rights & Privileges #3502 Casual Target Population: Corrections Officers Length of Course: 2-day; 16-hours (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: N/A Dates: September 5-6 0800-1700 September 26-27 0800-1700 $60 for outside agencies This 2-day course provides the Corrections Officer with an understanding of inmate rights and their responsibilities from a case law perspective. Note: This is a requisite course for those Correction Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Course Title: Interpersonal Communications Skills #3503 Casual Target Population: Corrections Officers Length of Course: 2-day; 16-hours (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: N/A Dates: August 15-16 0800-1700 August 27-28 0800-1700 $60 for outside agencies This 2-day course is designed to provide the employee with an understanding of communication skills and the ability to use them. It will cover skills that can assist officers in coping with the increasing legal, physical and emotional demands placed on staff members. Note: This is a requisite course for those Corrections Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Page 26 of 41
Course Title: Mini-Academy **Closed Course Target Population: New Peace Officers & Corrections Officers Length of Course: Peace Officer (240-hours) TBD Corrections Officers (80-hours) Equipment Needed: N/A Start Dates: PO/CO TBD if needed Peace Officers: Firearms (including patrol rifle), Vehicle Operations, Control Tactics, Patrol Response, TAC Driving, General Orders, CID orientation, report writing, Taser and OC Spray. Corrections Officers: Firearms, Control Tactics, Taser, OC Spray, Jail Response, General Orders and report writing. Course Title: New Supervisor Course #3737 Uniform Target Population: Peace Officers/Corrections Officers/Telecommunicators Length of Course: 5-day; 40 hour (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: N/A Dates: October 1-5 0800-1700 $150 for outside agencies This 5-day course is a basic supervisory skill workshop. It is designed for recently promoted Supervisors and those on the current Promotional lists. It meets the requirements for TCOLE and includes specific information relevant to HCSO. Note: TCOLE mandates that an officer appointed to his or her first supervisory position must receive formal training regarding supervision within 24 months after the date of promotion. Course Title: Spanish for Law Enforcement #2109 (ICC) Casual Target Population: Peace Officers/Corrections Officers/Telecommunicators Length of Course: 3-day; 24-hour (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: N/A Dates: October 9-11 $90 for outside agencies This 3-day course is designed to teach law enforcement, corrections officers, and other criminal justice professionals to use key Spanish words and phrases in circumstances involving the protection of life and property. Note: This is a course requisite for those Peace Officers and Corrections Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Page 27 of 41
Course Title: Target Population: Length of Course: Equipment Needed: Special Investigative Topics #3232 (ICC) Peace Officers 1-day; 8-hour (TCOLE Credit) N/A Dates: October 16 (White) and 18 (Blue) 0800-1700 $30 A review of child abuse, neglect, family violence, sexual assault and characteristics of sex offenders. Course Title: Suicide Prevention & Detection in a Jail Setting #3501 (ICC) Target Population: Peace Officers Length of Course: 2-day; 16-hour (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: N/A Dates: July 9-10, 30-31 0800-1700 Casual $60 for outside agencies This course provides the student with an understanding of suicidal behaviors, signs/symptoms, assessments and proper management, and communication with suicidal persons in a jail setting. Note: This is a requisite course for those Corrections Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Course Title: Use of Force for Peace Officers #2107 (ICC) Casual Target Population: Peace Officers Length of Course: 2-day; 16-hour (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: N/A Dates: November 14-15, 19-20 0800-1700 $60 for outside agencies This 2-day course will help students obtain a thorough understanding of statutory laws relating to the use of force; the terminology and concepts of force; post shooting reactions/responses; legal liabilities and other legal issues. The student will learn about current court decisions; laws concerning the use of force; when force is necessary; and the use of force continuum. Note: This is a course requisite for those Peace Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Page 28 of 41
Course Title: Use of Force in a Jail Setting #3504 (ICC) Casual Target Population: Corrections Officers Length of Course: 2-day; 16-hour (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: N/A Dates: November 5-6, 7-8 $60 for outside agencies This 2-day course will help students obtain a basic understanding of statutory laws relating to the use of force; to provide county corrections officers with use of force models and use of force options; to increase the county corrections officer's knowledge of the causes of disruptive behavior and disturbances; provide information which will enable the jail administrator and officer to take appropriate preventive or remedial action to protect against potential civil liability. Note: This is a requisite course for those Corrections Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Course Title: Target Population: Length of Course: Equipment Needed: Missing and Exploited Children #3275 (ICC) Peace Officers 1-day; 8-hour (TCOLE Credit) N/A Dates: August 7, 9 0800-1700 $30 for outside agencies This 1-day 8 hour course is intended as an introduction to issues related to responding to and investigating missing and exploited children incidents. The overview is especially tailored for first responders and others who may be the first to interview witnesses and file a missing or abducted child report. To further your career in Law Enforcement, additional resources, courses, best practices, and manuals should be considered and consulted to develop a specific area of expertise in this investigative field. Note: This is a requisite course for those Corrections Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Page 29 of 41
Course Title: Target Population: Length of Course: Equipment Needed: Canine Encounters for Law Enforcement #4065 ICC Peace Officers 1-day; 4-hour (TCOLE Credit) N/A Dates: October 30 0800-1200, November 1 1300-1700 $15 for outside agencies This 1-day 4 hour course is intended as an introduction to issues related to responding to calls that involve aggressive dogs and other animals. Law Enforcement encounters with aggressive dogs and other animals are generating more and more media attention and use of force against animals is being questioned. Proper training will both prepare officers for these encounters and reduce criticism when force has to be used. The class will teach officers how to recognize canine aggression and interpret body language. Officers will learn defensive tactics and how to use less-lethal techniques in controlling canine encounters. Note: This is a requisite course for those Peace Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Course Title: Body Worn Cameras #8158 ICC Target Population: Peace Officers Length of Course: 1-day; 2-hour (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: N/A Dates: October 31 1300-1500, November 13 1300-1500 $15 for outside agencies Course Title: Target Population: Length of Course: Equipment Needed: This 2 hour course is intended as an introduction to issues related to Peace Officers who will wear body worn cameras and any other personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data obtained from the use of body worn cameras. Such persons could include: Jailers, Telecommunicators, Clerks, Records Retention, etc. Note: This is a requisite course for those Peace Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Child Safety Check Alert List #4068 ICC Peace Officers 1-day; 1-hour (TCOLE Credit) N/A Page 30 of 41
Dates: October 31 1600-1700, November 13 1600-1700 N/A This 1-day 1 hour course is intended as an introduction to issues related to learning what the Child Safety Check Alert List is and what to do when you receive a TCIC/NCIC hit for a party listed on a Child Safety Check Alert List. Note: This is a requisite course for those Peace Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate. Course Title: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Drivers #7887 ICC Target Population: Peace Officers Length of Course: 1-day; 4-hour (TCOLE Credit) Equipment Needed: N/A Dates: October 30 1200-1600, November 7 0800-1200 $15 for outside agencies This 1-day 4 hour course is intended as an introduction to issues related to responding to traffic situation as well as day to day interactions with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Note: This is a requisite course for those Peace Officers working toward their Intermediate Certificate Page 31 of 41
QUALIFICATIONS - MANDTORY HANDGUN/ RIFLE/SHOTGUN/LESS LETHAL RECERTIFICATION (LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY): MANDATORY Dates: April 23-27 (0700-1700) Stress Qualifications (LE Only) MANDATORY Dates: October 15-19 (0800-1700) Jail Handgun/Shotgun Qualifications(CO): Dates: October 22-26 (0800-1700) Remedial: Dates: TBD Note: Lines of Fire will be scheduled through your Sergeant on designated day. Handgun Requirements Handgun Duty gear Three (3) magazines Body armor Eye & Ear protection Rifle Requirements Rifle Handgun Two (2) rifle magazines One (1) handgun magazine Duty gear Body armor Eye & Ear protection Shotgun Requirements Shotgun Handgun One (1) handgun magazine Duty gear Body armor Eye & Ear protection Page 32 of 41
COURSES OF FIRE Hays County Sheriff s Academy Page 33 of 41
Handgun Qualification Standards Target TQ19 Instructions This is a hot range; do not holster an empty gun. If at any point you experience a stoppage, fix it. All security on holsters MUST be secured. Shooters hands must be above waist level from the fifteen (15) to the seven (7) yard line. Shooters hands must be at chest level with palms facing the target at the (3) yard line. Once on line and hands are in the appropriate position be prepared for the targets to turn. There will be no range commands prior to the targets turning. Load magazines with six (6) rounds until completion of the seven (7) yard shooting. Last magazine is loaded with remaining rounds. At the twenty-five (25) yard line, LOAD with six (6) rounds, and standby. Scoring ALL rounds must be accounted for on the silhouette prior to the target being scored. To be scored hits must be full caliber hits to the designated target zone to be scored. The designated head shot must be above the neck line. Shooter must have a minimum 45 out of 50, or 90% to pass. Note There are no alibis. If a shooter fails to fire the designated number of rounds on a table the FI will take the round from the shooter. This will count as a miss, not a disqualification. Any negligent discharge, i.e. round striking the floor or ceiling will result in disqualification and the shooter will be dismissed from the range. At any point if the shooter misses their sixth round from the scoring zone, they will be directed to a safe area and instructed to UNLOAD. Page 34 of 41
COURSE OF FIRE Distance Rounds Zone Position Time 15 yards 12 Body Holstered 34.0 seconds From the twenty-five (25) yard line with handgun holstered, when the targets turn travel safely to the fifteen (15) yard line. DO NOT DRAW YOUR HANDGUN UNTIL YOUR FEET ARE SET AT THE BARRICADE. From the holster, fire six (6) rounds from one side of the barricade, reload, and fire six (6) more rounds from the opposite side of the barricade. This is a timed reload. Shooters may NOT use the barricade for support. Follow-through, scan and breathe. 10 yards 4 Body Holstered 6 seconds From the holster, fire four (4) rounds to the body. Follow through-scan and breathe. 10 yards 5 Body Holstered 12 seconds From the holster, fire five (5) rounds. This is a timed reload. Follow-through, scan and breathe. 10 yards 3 Body Holstered 5 seconds From the holster, fire three (3) rounds to the body. Follow-through, scan and breathe. 7 yards 3 Body Holstered 4 seconds From the holster, fire three (3) rounds to the body. Follow-through, scan and breathe. 7 yards 5 Body Holstered 10 seconds From the holster, fire five (5) rounds. This is a timed reload. Follow-through, scan and breathe. 7 yards 4 Body Holstered 5 seconds From the holster, fire four (4) rounds to the body. Follow-through, scan and breathe. 3 yards 4 Body Ready 5 seconds Draw. From the ready position, fire four (4) rounds with Support Hand Only. Follow-through, scan and breathe. 3 yards 4 Body Holstered 5 seconds From the holster, fire four (4) rounds with Strong Hand Only. Follow-through, scan and breathe. 3 yards 6 Body/Head Holstered 6 seconds From the holster, fire five (5) rounds to the body and 1 round to the head. Follow-through, scan and breathe. Page 35 of 41
Total Rounds 50 Scoring All rounds must be full caliber hits inside the designated target zone to be counted. Shooter must score a minimum score 45 out of 50, or 90% to pass. Page 36 of 41
Back-Up Handgun Qualification Standards Target TQ19 COURSE OF FIRE Distance Rounds Zone Position Time 15 yards 5 Body Holstered 10.0 seconds 10 yards 10 (5-R-5) Body Holstered 20.0 seconds 7 yards 5 Body Holstered 6.0 seconds 7 yards 5 Body Holstered 6.0 seconds 7 yards 5 Body Holstered 6.0 seconds 3 yards 5 Body Support Only 6.0 seconds 3 yards 5 Body Strong Only 6.0 seconds 3 yards 5 Body Holstered 6.0 seconds 3 yards 5 Body Holstered 6.0 seconds Total Rounds 50 Back-up Handgun means a pistol or revolver that is capable of carrying a minimum of five rounds, and has a barrel length of 3 or less. Scoring All rounds must be full caliber hits inside the designated target zone to be counted. Operator must score a minimum score 35 out of 50, or 70% to pass. Page 37 of 41
Corrections Qualifications Standards Target TQ19 COURSE OF FIRE LOAD with 13 round magazine. Have a second magazine with 12 rounds ready. Distance Rounds Zone Position Time 3 yards 3 Body/Head Holstered 5.0 seconds From the holster fire 2 to the body and 1 to the head. 3 yards 2 Body Low Ready 4.0 seconds From the ready, fire 2 rounds, strong hand only. 3 yards 2 Body Low Ready 4.0 seconds From the ready, fire 2 rounds, support hand only. 7 yards 3 Body Holstered 6.0 seconds From the holster, fire 3 rounds. 7 yards 6 Body Holstered 13.0 seconds From the holster, fire 3 rounds, reload and fire 3 more rounds. 7 yards 3 Body Holstered 6.0 seconds From the holster, fire 3 rounds. 10 yards 6 Body Holstered 15.0 seconds From the holster, fire 6 rounds. Total Rounds 25 Scoring All rounds must be full caliber hits inside the designated target zone to be counted. Shooter must score a minimum score 23 out of 25, or 90% to pass. Page 38 of 41
Hays County Sheriff s Academy Rifle Qualification Standards Target TQ19 Instructions: This is a hot range. Rifles must be on safe and in the low-ready position with the muzzle in line with the shooter s belt line. Once on line and the rifle is in the appropriate position be prepared for the targets to turn. There will be no range commands prior to the targets turning. Insert (10) round magazine into rifle, do not LOAD. Have second magazine with (20) rounds ready. Shooters are permitted to use the barricade for support. Scoring ALL rounds must be accounted for on the silhouette prior to the target being scored. To be scored hits must be full caliber hits to the designated target zone to be scored. The designated headshots must be above the neckline and the any pelvic shots must be inside the outline of the pelvis. Shooter must have 30 out of 30, or 100% to pass. Note There are no alibis. If a shooter fails to fire the designated number of rounds on a table the FI will remove the shooter from the firing line. Weapon malfunctions will not count as a disqualification. Any negligent discharge, i.e. round striking the floor or ceiling, will be counted as a disqualification. The shooter will be immediately dismissed from the range and referred to their chain of command. At any point a shooter is dismissed from the firing line, they will be directed to a safe area and instructed to UNLOAD. Page 39 of 41
COURSE OF FIRE LOAD with 15 round magazine. Have second magazine with 24 rounds ready. Need 1 pistol round for transition. Distance Rounds Zone Position Time 100 yards 5 Body Standing/Prone 30.0 seconds From standing to prone, fire 5 rounds. 100 yards 5 Body Standing/Prone 30.0 seconds From standing to prone, fire 5 rounds 50 yards 10 Body Standing/Prone 35.0 seconds From standing, fire 5 rounds, reload, go to a prone position and fire 5 more rounds. 25 yards 5 Body Standing 10.0 seconds Standing, from the ready position, fire 5 rounds. 10 yards 2 Body Standing 2.0 seconds Standing, from the ready position, fire 2 rounds. 10 yards 3 Body/Head Standing 4.0 seconds Standing, from the ready position, fire 2 rounds to the body, 1 round to the head. 10 yards 3 Body/Head Standing 4.0 seconds Standing, from the ready position, fire 2 rounds to the body, 1 round to the head. 10 yards 4 Body Standing 4.0 seconds Standing, from the ready position, fire 2 rounds, scan to next target, fire 2 more rounds. 10 yards 1 Head Standing 2.0 seconds Standing, from the ready position, fire 1 round to the head. 10 yards 2 Body Standing 4.5 seconds Make sure there is 1 round in the rifle chamber and pistol is loaded. Remove rifle magazine. Standing, from the ready position, fire 1 round rifle, pull the trigger (Click), transition to the pistol and fire 1 round. Total Rounds 40 Scoring MUST HAVE 36 OF 40 ROUNDS IN SCORING AREA (90%) Page 40 of 41
Hays County Sheriff s Academy Shotgun Qualification Standards Target TQ19 COURSE OF FIRE LOAD the magazine with four buckshot, have one round accessible for reload on last course of fire. Distance Rounds Zone Position Time 15 yards 1 Body Standing 3.0 seconds From patrol carry (empty chamber-on safe), fire one round. 15 yards 2 Body Standing 3.0 seconds From ready position, fire two rounds. 15 yards 2 Body Standing 5.0 seconds From ready position, fire one round, combat reload, fire one more round. Total Rounds 45 Scoring 9-Pellet: All rounds must be full caliber hits inside the designated target zone to be counted. Shooter must score a minimum score 41 out of 45, or 90% to pass. 8-Pellet: All rounds must be full caliber hits inside the designated target zone to be counted. Shooter must score a minimum score 36 out of 40, or 90% to pass. Page 41 of 41