West Central Texas Regional Law Enforcement Academy Quarterly Training Calendar July September 2016 Please see website: http://www.wctcog.org/wctcog/cj_lea.php for additional information. The West Central Texas Regional Law Enforcement Academy is currently seeking interest in a Regional Academy to be hosted in Sweetwater Texas in the Spring of 2017. If you or someone you know is interested in attending a Basic Peace Officer Academy in Sweetwater Texas, please have them contact our office at #325-672-1197. Basic Telecommunications Certification Course #1013 Date: July 11 15, 2016 Please see website for addition registration requirements. TTY/TDD Course #3814 Date: July 18, 2016 Telecommunicators only Display of Hate Gang Recognition Course #3283 Date: July 11 12, 2016 Location: Sweetwater Police Department, 400 E. Ave. A, Sweetwater, TX Spanish for Telecommunicators Course #22109 Date: July 20 22, 2016 Canine Encounters for Law Enforcement Course #62040 (equivalent of #4065) Date: July 26, 2016 Location: Abilene/Taylor County LEC, 450 Pecan, Abilene, TX Upstairs Conference Room Presented by CLEAT. Registration is online: http://mbr.cleat.org/tr072616ce. Seating is limited to 50.
State and Federal Law Update Course #3184 Date: August 2, 2016 Location: WCTLEA, 3650 Loop 322, Abilene, TX This course is mandatory for all current peace officers. TUITION: $42 New Lexis-Nexis law book included Environmental Enforcement Training Course #3880 Date: August 8, 2016 Time: 8:00 AM 12:00 PM This course will cover local environmental enforcement focusing on control of scrap tires. TUITION - $0 (Funded through MSW Solid Waste) Coordinated Environmental Enforcement Training Course #3880 Date: August 9, 2016 Time: 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Location: Brown County/Brownwood PD Training Room, 1050 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX This course will cover coordinated efforts of environmental law enforcement efforts. TUITION - $0 (Funded through MSW Solid Waste) Child Safety Check Alert List Course #4068 Date: August 10, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Mandatory course of Intermediate and/or Advanced PO certification. TUITION: $ 10 Interacting with Deaf & Hard of Hearing Drivers Course #7887 Date: August 11, 2016 Location: Brown County/Brownwood PD Training Room, 1050 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX Mandatory course of Intermediate and/or Advanced PO certification. TUITION: $18 Intermediate Inmate Rights and Privileges Course #3502 Date: August 25-26, 2016 Mandatory course of Intermediate Jailers certification. Basic County Corrections Licensing Course #1007 Date: August 29 September 14, 2016 (No class September 5, 2016) Please see website for additional registration requirements. TUITION: $336 + $20 state testing fee
Effective Listening Skills Course #38719 Date: August 29, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM 12:30 PM Location: WCTCOG (Conference room), 3702 Loop 322, Abilene, TX TUITION: $18; $0 for Telecommunicators only funded through 911 Department Strategies for Managing Priorities & Stress Course #3871 Date: August 29, 2016 Time: 1:30 PM 5:30 PM TUITION: $18; $0 for Telecommunicators only funded through 911 Department Special Investigative Topics - #3232 Date: September 1, 2016 This course is mandatory for Peace Officers not holding Intermediate or higher certification before 08/31/2017. TUITION: $36 Crisis Communications Course #2120 Date: September 19 21, 2016 TUITION: $108; $0 for Telecommunicators funded through 911 Department Intermediate Child Abuse Prevention and Investigation Course #2105 Date: September 20 22, 2016 Mandatory course of Intermediate Peace Officer certification. TUITION: $108 Intermediate Interpersonal Communications in a Correctional Setting Course #3503 Date: September 29-30, 2016 Mandatory course of Intermediate Jailers certification.
The West Central Texas Law Enforcement Academy s training facility is located at 3650 Loop 322, Abilene, TX. Please call the office if you are enrolled in a class at WCTLEA and need directions. Tuition Policy: All tuition must be paid in advance and must accompany the enrollment form. Enrollment forms may be faxed to West Central Texas Law Enforcement Academy at (325)676-9541. Please make checks payable to West Central Texas Law Enforcement Academy and mail to: West Central Texas Law Enforcement Academy 3650 Loop 322 Abilene, TX 79602 We regret that we are unable to bill for tuition and we do not accept credit cards. Tuition Refund Policy: Tuition may be refunded if cancellation is made at least three working days prior to the start date of the class. A copy of the enrollee s TCOLE license is required and must be submitted with the enrollment form for courses which include instruction in any of the following areas: o Defensive tactics o Arrest procedures o Firearms o Use of a motor vehicle for law enforcement purposes Please contact our office for further information at (325) 672-1197 ENROLLMENT FORM DATE SWORN JOB TITLE REGULAR, RESERVE, COUNTY JAILER GENDER ETHNICITY YES NO LAST NAME (Sr., Jr.) FIRST (No Nicknames) MIDDLE Male Female White Black Hispanic Native Amer. Asian/Pacific Islander TCOLE PID HOME ADDRESS (Box No., St, City, Zip Code) CELL OR HOME NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS DEPARTMENT NAME DEPARTMENT ADDRESS (Box No., St, City, Zip Code) PHONE # COURSE TITLE/COURSE NUMBER DATE OF CLASS AMOUNT OF TUITION ENCLOSED
Canine Encounters for Law Enforcement Taylor County, TX Tuesday, July 26, 2016 (8 am 5 pm) FREE! 8 Hours TCOLE Credit TCOLE Course # 62040 www.celet.us Hosted by: Training Site Address: Abilene / Taylor County Law Enforcement Center 450 Pecan, Abilene, TX. 79602 TO REGISTER: Register Online: http://mbr.cleat.org/tr072616ce Or contact Chris Jones: chris.jones@cleat.org Or call: 512-609-7769 For Additional Information: VISIT THE CLEAT WEBSITE www.cleat.org Why is this course needed? CLEAT is proud to sponsor this training in Abilene. NOTE: This class is now mandatory for new officers and those officers seeking an intermediate or advance certificate (HB 593 / 2015). 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. This class will provide officers with a better perceptive on canine encounters. 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. Specific topics that will be addressed in this class include: 10 Levels Of Aggression In Dogs 7 Types Of Body Language Why Dogs Bite (Contributing Factors) Encountering Dogs on the Job (Assessing the Scene and the Risk, Appropriate Responses) Report Writing (Identification of Dogs, Benefits for Report Writing) Use of Force Continuum (Five Levels, Policies on Lethal Force) Tools of the Trade (Criteria and Techniques, Distractions, Restraints, Less Lethal Weapons) Self Defense Against Dogs (Defensive Stance, Tactics, Training, Target Areas, Vital Points) Course Instructor: This class will be taught by Jim Osorio with CELET. Jim is regarded as one of the foremost experts on canine encounters and less lethal technology.. He has over 33 years experience in public safety and has trained officers throughout the US. He has experience as a law enforcement officer, certified animal control officer, animal cruelty investigator, and emergency medical technician. He has written several articles and two books, Surviving the Canine Encounter and A Guidebook to Investigating Animal Cruelty. He has also testified as an expert witness for various cities, county, state and federal agencies. www.cleat.org