The Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) is pleased to announce a high-impact, comprehensive training session for Texas professionals responding to adult sexual assault cases. This specialized session is led by Sgt. Elizabeth Donegan (Ret.) and Det. Kim Farbo (Ret.) from the Austin Police Department, who bring over 52 years of combined investigative experience to…

Human trafficking has been described as one of the most atrocious crimes against humanity. Human trafficking is essentially a form of slave labor or involuntary servitude which involves the exploitation of humans for the sexual gratification of others and/or the exploitation of humans for any form of labor. Law enforcement, non-governmental agency personnel, and victim…

The Purpose of this course is to familiarize and empower students with safe and effective techniques that when done properly, not only significantly reduce the risk of injury to both the officer and suspect, but quickly gain compliance of the aggressive/ resisting subject. When these techniques are applied on the street, and the Roadmap is…

Child abuse is a serious and complex issue that requires careful and thorough investigation. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and report cases of child abuse in a professional and ethical manner. You will learn about the different types of child abuse, such as emotional, physical, and sexual…

To familiarize the student with practical and legal procedures pertaining to the successful prosecution of impaired drivers.

This course is to provide those that hold a basic peace officer certificate and are taking the continuing education for their intermediate certificate, with further knowledge in relation to use of force options.

Increase deterrence of DWI violations; thereby reducing the number of crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by impaired drivers.

Through proper training, law enforcement officers not directly tasked with enforcement of animal-related statutes and ordinances can still be prepared for safe, non-confrontational encounters with dogs. In addition, with training in effective responses to genuinely volatile situations, officers can successfully avoid the worst-case scenarios—being injured by a dog or shooting one.

This curriculum is designed to meet the continuing education requirements for peace officers in the State of Texas.  This course includes:  Child Abuse and Neglect, Family Violence, Sexual Assault and issues concerning Sex Offenders.

The Purpose of this course is to familiarize and empower students with safe and effective techniques that when done properly, not only significantly reduce the risk of injury to both the officer and suspect, but quickly gain compliance of the aggressive/ resisting subject. When these techniques are applied on the street, and the Roadmap is…

To develop a knowledge of the history of law enforcement and how many of the same ideas are used today.

With increasing frequency, law enforcement is being called upon to respond to individuals in serious mental health crises. It is necessary for law enforcement personnel to understand mental illness, and the tactics and techniques that have been proven to work most effectively when responding to individuals in these situations. These tactics and techniques are different…

The goal of this training is to familiarize officers with the TCOLE Intermediate Crime Scene Search class.

Are you ready to dive deep into the captivating world of Homicide and Robbery investigations? This class will arm you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to become a proficient investigator. With 32 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of navigating complex investigations, and now I’m eager to share valuable insights with you.…

This Basic Instructor Certification course is designed to provide the basic concepts of instruction and to increase the quality of professional law enforcement training. This course introduces the student to the teaching-learning process, phases of the teaching-learning process, factors affecting learning, needs assessment, task analysis, developing learning objectives, preparing a lesson plan, and methods of…

In this course students review current laws and recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding the application and use of proper procedures affecting probable cause, legal elements of a search warrant, drafting a search warrant, arrest with or without a warrant, and warrantless searches.

Human trafficking has been described as one of the most atrocious crimes against humanity. Human trafficking is essentially a form of slave labor or involuntary servitude which involves the exploitation of humans for the sexual gratification of others and/or the exploitation of humans for any form of labor. Law enforcement, non-governmental agency personnel, and victim…

The Purpose of this course is to familiarize and empower students with safe and effective techniques that when done properly, not only significantly reduce the risk of injury to both the officer and suspect, but quickly gain compliance of the aggressive/ resisting subject. When these techniques are applied on the street, and the Roadmap is…

Experienced police officers know that de-escalation techniques are inherently abnormal for experienced peace officers, but they are for everyday people, too. How often do you use de-escalation techniques on your significant other when they are upset with you? Such efforts can go against our natural fight or flight reflexes.

Each student/pair of students will be required to provide their own patrol rated vehicle that must pass inspection prior to participating in the course.  

This course satisfies requirements for the New Supervisor course under Occupations Code §1701.352. This course is designed to educate law enforcement officers and build foundational knowledge to help prepare them for their role as a new supervisor. This instructor resource guide covers key topics such as leadership fundamentals, communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques, performance…

Student will be able to show proficiency in safely maneuvering a Tyler PD patrol vehicle to avoid collisions. Each student/pair of students will be required to provide their own patrol rated vehicle that must pass inspection prior to participating in the course. (Non Tyler PD officers will be required to provide their own pursuit rated…

The purpose of this course is to increase the student’s awareness of diversity within the workplace, and to identify how their own cultural diversity affects those around them.

Student will be able to show proficiency in safely backing a Tyler PD patrol vehicle (pickup truck) and proficiency in safely maneuvering in emergency situations. (Non-Tyler PD students will be required to supply their own pursuit rated Pickup Truck)

The Purpose of this course is to familiarize and empower students with safe and effective techniques that when done properly, not only significantly reduce the risk of injury to both the officer and suspect, but quickly gain compliance of the aggressive/ resisting subject. When these techniques are applied on the street, and the Roadmap is…

Child abuse is a serious and complex issue that requires careful and thorough investigation. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and report cases of child abuse in a professional and ethical manner. You will learn about the different types of child abuse, such as emotional, physical, and sexual…

Experienced police officers know that de-escalation techniques are inherently abnormal for experienced peace officers, but they are for everyday people, too. How often do you use de-escalation techniques on your significant other when they are upset with you? Such efforts can go against our natural fight or flight reflexes.

Taught by Highway Interdiction Training Specialists Inc. (HITS) The two-day (16 hour) Advanced Roadside Interview Techniques for Patrol Officers course is specifically formulated for the uniformed patrol officer who makes traffic stops. Literally hundreds of thousands of patrol officers throughout the country conduct traffic stops on a daily basis. In fact traffic enforcement is one…