Trainings Available

All training sessions have limited enrollment and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration deadlines have been set so that the needed supplies/books can be purchased prior to the training. To register for one of the courses listed, please register online or complete a registration form and mail or fax the form to:

Shirley Pullin at 361-572-6426, e-mail shirley.pullin@victoriacollege.edu, fax 361-582-2527.

Each class must have a minimum of 12 students registered, or the class will be canceled. Therefore, it is extremely important that we receive your registration by the deadline and that you attend on the date(s) for which you registered. It is difficult to build a training session and prepare materials for a certain number of people and only a portion of those enrolled attend the training. These Police training courses are offered at a very low cost, therefore, it is important that the college not spend unnecessary money on copies, etc. Our goal is to offer a variety of trainings to serve all those in need of training hours and this will become difficult if the current monies are not used conservatively. It is understandable that plans change, and if it is ever possible, please let us know if you will be unable to attend so that someone else could fill that slot.

Course Descriptions

Asset Forfeiture & Racial Profiling & Law Enforcement Officer Flying Armed (CJLE 1094) (TCLEOSE)

We are providing this new training in a one day class. This will meet the requirement, set out by the Texas Legislature and is now required training to obtain your intermediate certificate. This course will identify assets that may be forfeited and will help explain the guidelines and policies need to capture and track the date for racial profiling. This class will be held on 3 different days, you only need to attend one of the days.

Police Academy (DAY) (CJLE1006) (TCLEOSE 1000)

Students learn the 30 topics essential to today's modern police officer. These topics will be covered through extensive classroom lectures and hands-on experiences. Some of the exciting topics explored in classroom instruction include: History of Policing; Ethics; U.S. and Texas Constitution and Bill of Rights; Criminal Justice System; Code of Criminal Procedure; Arrest, Search and Seizure; Penal Code; Traffic; Texas Alcohol Beverage Code; and many others. All students in the Academy also will participate in driving exercises designed to improved pursuit skills, firing range shooting drills, and search and seizure activities.

Police Academy (NIGHT) (CJLE1006) (TCLEOSE 1000)

Students learn the 30 topics essential to today's modern police officer. These topics will be covered through extensive classroom lectures and hands-on experiences. Some of the exciting topics explored in classroom instruction include: History of Policing; Ethics; U.S. and Texas Constitution and Bill of Rights; Criminal Justice System; Code of Criminal Procedure; Arrest, Search and Seizure; Penal Code; Traffic; Texas Alcohol Beverage Code; and many others. All students in the Academy also will participate in driving exercises designed to improved pursuit skills, firing range shooting drills, and search and seizure activities.

Child Abuse Prevention and Investigation (CJLE2003) (TCLEOSE 2105)

Students will recognize child abuse theories and components of good parenting; identify characteristics of neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse; and explain Texas laws and legal issues related to child abuse and neglect. TCLEOSE Core Course

Use of Force (CJLE1056) (TCLEOSE 2107)

Study of the use of force including psychological and emotional factors, "use of force" factors, force options, and deadly force. Also includes legal issues such as civil rights complaints, governmental liability, court decisions, and vicarious liability. TCLEOSE intermediate core course #2107.

Basic Mental Health Officer Certification (CJLE1001) (TCLEOSE 4001)

Presentation of the knowledge and skills necessary to become certified as a Mental Health Peace Officer. Topics include Mental Health Peace Officer duties and training, mental disorders, indicators of mental illness, understanding mental illness, handling a person in acute phase of mental illness, the law and liability issues, documentation, safety and assessment, intervention in high and low risk situations. Satisfies requirements for TCLEOSE certification as a mental health officer.

Learning Outcomes: Define mental illness; explain the difference between mental illness and mental retardation; identify two adverse side effects of drugs used to treat psychiatric conditions; identify community resources for referral of mentally ill/mentally retarded citizens; and explain the judicial process as it applies to mental illness.

Basic Jail Course (CJCR1000) (TCLEOSE 1007)

Provides instruction in human relations, observation, evaluation of prisoners, booking procedures, classification, mug shots, fingerprinting, strip searches, meals, medical services, visitation, inmates rights and privileges, detention areas, disturbances, riots, fire procedures, release procedures and key, knife and tool control. Subjects taught in accordance with the current TCLEOSE instructor guides provided by the Commission for course #1007. Large percent has passed TCLEOSE exam in the past.

Crime Scene Search (CJLE1057) (TCLEOSE 2106)

The student will identify objectives, preparation, and procedures for searching a crime scene; diagram crime scene sketches and identify their relationship to photographs; and identify and classify fingerprints, types of impressions, and techniques for locating and developing impressions. TCLEOSE intermediate core course #2106.

Defensive Tactics-Mace (CJLE2047) (TCLEOSE 3300)

Proficiency with chemical agents and techniques necessary to control a violent person. The student will demonstrate proficiency with OC mace and identify and demonstrate defensive techniques for controlling violent persons.

Professional Police Driving (CJLE2019) (TCLEOSE 3300)

The student will demonstrate the ability to safely operate a law enforcement vehicle in an emergency situation; list the Texas laws governing safe vehicle operations; and identify factors governing the development of driver attitude. (Agency Vehicle Required)

Arrest/Search/Seizure (CJLE2002) (TCLEOSE 2108)

Topics include probable cause, detention and arrest, exceptions to search warrant requirements, search warrant principles and preparation including documentation and components of a probable cause affidavit, suppression hearings, and civil liability. TCLEOSE intermediate core course #2108.