Course Equivalents
Legislative Mandates
| Legislative Mandate | Course Number | Accepted Equivalent Courses | Date Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma Informed Investigation for College/University PD Officers (51.288) | 3232 (after 08/20/2019) | 4070 Trauma Informed/Sexual Assault Investigations 470 Informed Response to Sexual Assault (TCOLE Online) | |
| School Based Law Enforcement Active Shooter (EC 37.0812) | 2195 | N/A | 09/01/2019 |
| Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (OC 1701.703) | 1827 | N/A | 09/01/2019 |
| Civil Process for Constables (OC 1701.3545) | 1415 | 09/01/2019 | |
| Special Investigative Topics (OC 1701.352(b) | 3232 | 3264 Special Investigator Certification/ 3265 Special Investigator Train the Trainer/ 3737 New Supervisor/ 3261 SAFVIC, 3262 SAFVIC, 3263 SAFVIC- all 3 required/ 786106 DPS Leadership Development Course | 09/01/2001 |
| School Based LE Trng (OC 1701.263) | 4064 | 4063 School Based LE Train the Trainer/ 3971 NASRO Advanced SRO/ 3952 School Based Law Enforcement Basic/ 3953 School Based Law Enforcement Intermediate (both 3952 and 3953 require CIT to have been completed)/ 41501 TxSSC Introductory SBLE/ 41502 TxSSC Intermediate SBLE (both 41501/41502 require CIT to have been completed) | 06/20/2015 |
| New Constable (OC 1701.3545(f) | 3742 | N/A | 09/01/2005 |
| New Chiefs (Education Code 96.641(f) | 3780 | N/A | 09/01/1997 |
| Mental Health Training for Jailers (OC 1701.310(a) | 4900 | 3524 Mental Health, Suicide, and De-escalation for Jailers/ 1120 Basic County Corrections Course | 01/01/2018 |
| Legislative Update (State and Federal Law Update)(OC 1701.351(a-1) | 31** (last 2 digits are legislative session number) | 3188* Pre-release approved course (approved Contracts, only)/ 33** (MyTCOLE) | 09/01/2009 |
| Human Trafficking (OC 1701.258) | 3270 | 3271 Advanced Human Trafficking/ 3268 SAFVIC Human Trafficking Investigator 1000696 BPOC | 01/01/2011 |
| First Time Supervisor | 3737 | 3746 FBI LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute 787802 DPS First Line Supervisor | 09/01/1993 |
| Eyewitness Identification (CCP 2.1386) | 3286 | N/A | 01/01/2018 |
| De-Escalation (OC 1701.352(b) | 1849 | N/A | 04/01/2018 |
| Interacting w Drivers Deaf /Hard of Hearing (OC 1701.253(m) | 7887 | 1000696 BPOC | 03/01/2016 |
| Cultural Diversity (OC 1701.352(b) | 3939 | 394 Cultural Diversity (MyTCOLE)/ 3737 New Supervisor/ 39393 DPS Cultural Diversity- Online/ 786106 DPS Leadership Development Course | 09/01/2001 |
| Crisis Intervention Trng (8hr Update)(OC 1701.352(b) | 3843 | 1850 Crisis Intervention 40hr/ 4001 Mental Health Officer Course/ 3841 16hr CIT (no longer available) | 09/01/2005 |
| Crisis Intervention Training (40hr)(OC 1701.253(j) | 1850 | 1000667 BPOC 1000696 BPOC | 04/01/2018 |
| Crisis Communication (OC 1701.351(h) | 2120 | 420 Crisis Communication (MyTCOLE) | 01/01/2014 |
| Courtroom Security (Govt Code 158.002) | 10999 | 21001- 21007 (all required) Courtroom Security Specialist Certification/ 374399 Constable CE + Courtroom Security | 01/01/2018 |
| Constable's Continuing Ed. (OC 1701.3545(f) | 3743 | 374399 Constable's Continuing Ed + Courtroom Security | 09/01/2005 |
| Civilian Interaction Trng Program (OC 1701.253(n) | 30418 | 1000696 BPOC | 01/01/2018 |
| Civil Process (OC 1701.354) | 3131 | 3101 and 3102 Civil Process Exemption by Constable | 01/01/1991 |
| Chief's Continuing Ed. (Education Code 96.641(f) | 3740 | N/A | 09/01/1997 |
| Body Worn Camera Trng (OC 1701.656) | 8158 | N/A | 09/01/2015 |
| 40 Hours/Unit (OC 1701.351(a) | N/A | Any course related to assigned duties. | 09/01/1983 |
| 20h Hours/Unit (OC 1701.352(i) | N/A | Any course related to assigned duties. | 9/1/2015 |
| Canine Encounters (OC 1701.253(l) | 4065 | 6048 Canine Handlers Trng/ 62040 Defensive Tactics- Canine Encounters/ 62041 Texas Specific- Shoot, Don't Shoot/ 62042 Defensive Tactics- Canine Encounters- Train the Trainer/ 9988 Prior to 01/01/2016, any course containing 4hrs of animal training approved after review by TCOLE 1000696 BPOC | 1/1/2016 |
Proficency Equivalents
| Proficiency Equivalents | Course Number | Accepted Equivalent Courses | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Human Trafficking | 3271 | 3268 SAFVIC Human Trafficking Investigator | PO- Adv |
| Use of Force in the Jail Setting | 3504 | N/A | CO-Int |
| Use of Force | 2107 | N/A | PO- Int |
| TDD/TTY | 3812 | 396 TRS & Emergency Technology/ 397 Deaf Culture/ 398 Crimes Against People with Disabilities/ 399 Understanding ASL & Use of Interpreters/ 400 Emergency Management for People with Disabilities/ 401 Effective TTY Call Processing/ 402 ADA Laws and Regulations(MyTCOLE)/ 420 TDD/TTY for Telecommunicators | TO- Bas/Int/Adv/Mas |
| Suicide Detection and Prevention in Jails | 3501 | N/A | CO-Int |
| Spanish for Law Enforcement | 2109 | 2110 Spanish For LE- D.E./ 2111 Spanish for LE- Test Out/ 34001, Spanish for LE- Spanish on Patrol/ 22109 Spanish for Telecommunicators | PO- Int, Co- Int, TO- Int/Adv/Mas |
| Racial Profiling | 3256 | 3257 Asset Forfeiture and Racial Profiling/ 1000643 BPOC/ 1000667 BPOC/ 1000696 BPOC | PO- Int |
| Personnel Orientation | 1999 | N/A | PO- Bas, TO- Bas, CO- Bas |
| Missing and Exploited Children | 3275 | 782096 DPS Interdiction for Protection of Children/ 53268 Advanced Child Abuse Investigations/ 53267 ACA Module 3- Special Topics and Resources/ 1000696 BPOC | PO- Int/Adv |
| Interpersonal Communication in the Correctional Setting | 3503 | N/A | CO-Int |
| Interacting with Drivers Deaf/Hard of Hearing | 7887 | 1000696 BPOC | PO- Int |
| Inmate Rights and Privileges | 3502 | N/A | CO-Int |
| Identity Theft | 3277 | 1000643 BPOC/ 1000667 BPOC/ 1000696 BPOC | PO- Int |
| Human Trafficking | 3270 | 3271 Advanced Human Trafficking/ 3268 SAFVIC Human Trafficking Investigator/ 1000696 BPOC | PO- Int |
| FTO | 3720 (TO), 3721 (CO), 3722 (PO) | N/A | PO- Bas, TO- Bas, CO- Bas |
| Ethics in Law Enforcement | 3920 | 3925 Ethics in Law Enforcement D.E. | TO- Int/Adv/Mas |
| De-escalation Techniques | 1849 | 81999 (DPS only)/ 1000696 BPOC | PO- Int/Adv |
| Cultural Diversity | 3939 | 39393 DPS Cultural Diversity Online/ 394 Cultural Diversity (MyTCOLE)/ 3737 New Supervisor/ 786106 DPS Leadership Development Course | PO- Int |
| Crisis Intervention Training (40hr) | 1850 | 1000667 BPOC/ 1000696 BPOC | PO- Int/Adv |
| Crisis Communication | 2120 | 420 Crisis Communication for Telecommunicators (MyTCOLE) 1080 BTOC | TO- Bas/Int/Adv/Mas |
| Crime Scene Investigation | 2106 | 40052 TFSA Forensic Technician | PO- Int |
| Child Safety Check Alert List | 4068 | 53268 Advanced Child Abuse Investigations/ 53269 ACA Module 1- Laws and Dynamics/ 53270 ACA Module 2- Interview and Interrogating Tech./ 1000696 BPOC | PO- Int/Adv |
| Child Abuse Prevention and Education | 2105 | N/A | PO- Int |
| Canine Encounters | 4065 | 6048 Canine Handlers Training/ 62040 Defensive Tactics- Canine Encounters/ 62041 Texas Specific- Shoot Don't Shoot/ 62042 Defensive Tactics- Canine Encounters Train-the-Trainer/ 9988 Canine Courses prior to 01/01/2016- must be reviewed by TCOLE for credit (0hrs)/ 1000696 BPOC | PO- Int/Adv |
| Asset Forfeiture | 3255 | 3257 Asset Forfeiture and Racial Profiling/ 1000643 BPOC/ 1000667 BPOC/ 1000696 BPOC | PO- Int |
| Arrest, Search, and Seizure | 2108 | N/A | PO- Int |
| Special Investigative Topics | 3232 | 3264 Special Investigator Certification/ 3265 Special Investigator Train the Trainer/ 3737 New Supervisor/ 3261 SAFVIC, 3261 SAFVIC, 3263 SAFVIC- all 3/ 786106 DPS Leadership Development Course | Intermediate PO |
Specialty Equivalents
| Specialty Certificates | Course Name | Accepted Equivalent Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer Firearms | Jail Firearms Course | Any BPOC |
| SFST Instructor 221.33 | SFST Practitioner | Completion of SFST Practitioner 2176 or 2064 AND either 1016 SFST Train-the-Trainer Course or 1015 Drug Recognition Expert Instr course. |
| Sexual Assault/Family Violence 221.29 | Special Investigator Certification Course | 3265 Special Investigator Train-the-Trainer Course/ OR all 3, below 3261 SAFVIC Module 1 3262 SAFVIC Module 2 3263 SAFVIC Module 3 |
| School Based LE 221.43 | School Based Law Enforcement Training | 4063 School Based LE Train the Trainer/ 3971 NASRO Advanced SRO/ 3952 School Based Law Enforcement Basic/ 3953 School Based Law Enforcement Intermediate (both 3952 and 3953 require CIT to have been completed)/ 41501 TxSSC Introductory SBLE/ 41502 TxSSC Intermediate SBLE (both 41501/41502 require CIT to have been completed) Certificate also requires 2195 SBLE Active Shooter |
| Mental Health Officer 221.11 | Mental Health Officer | 4002 Mental Health Officer D.E. |
| Investigative Hypnosis 221.7 | Basic Investigative Hypnosis | N/A |
| FQ for Juvenile Probation 221.35 | Juvenile Probation Officer Firearms Certification | N/A |
| FQ for Juvenile Probation 221.35 | CSO and PO Firearms | N/A |
| Firearms Inst'r 221.19 | Firearms Instructor | NRA Handgun Shotgun Police Instr/ NRA Pistol Shotgun Police Instr/ NRA Small Arms Trng School FBI Firearms Instr/ FLETC Firearms Instr Training Program (10 day)/ 2223 DPS Firearms Instr/ 2228 International Assoc. of LE Agencies Firearms Instr./ Note- Firearms Instr Courses prior to 1998 Certificate Rule will not be accepted. |
| Cybercrime | 3210 Cyber Crimes Investigator Certification | N/A |
| Crime Prev. 221.39 | Crime Prevention Specialist | N/A |
| Court Security Specialist 221.41 | All are required- 21001 Intro to Court Security/ 21002 Bailiff Functions in Court Security/ 21003 Court Security Screening Basics/ 21004 Explosives Recognition and Awareness/ 21005 Intro to Court Security Tech/ 21006 Court Security Practical Exercises/ 21007 Court Security Practical Firearms | |
| Civil Process 221.25 | Civil Process | 3131 Basics of Civil Process |
| Advanced Inst'r 221.28 | Advanced Instructor | N/A |
| Academic Recog. 221.23 | College Degree at Accredited College | N/A |
| Basic Instructor 221.27 | 1014 Basic Instructor | TEEX Methods of Instruction/ TX Dept. of Health Instructor/ TDCJ Correctional Inst. Div. Inst’r Course/ FLETC Inst’r/ FEMA Inst’r/ TX Fire Commission Instructor/ FBI Instructor Development Course/ US Air Force Basic Instructor Course/ US Army Total Army Instructor Course (131-ITC-1-L1)/US Army Common Faculty Development Instructor Course (CFD-IC) US Navy Inst’r Course/ US DOE/NNSI Basic Instructor Training/ Defense Information School-Instructor Training Course/ US Dept. of Veteran Affairs 40hr Inst’r Course/ US Dept. of Homeland Security Inst’r Course/ DEA Inst’r Course/ 3950 DARE Course plus 3951 DARE Instructor Course/ Other State POST Instructor Course |