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Class Schedule

Start Date	End Date	Location	Class Number
2/1/10	6/4/10	Bryan ,TX USA	LS TPA100 5	[register] [details]
8/2/10	12/3/10	Bryan ,TX USA	LS TPA100 6	[register] [details]
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

TPA100 - Basic Peace Officer Course - Day - 728.00 Hours

Prerequisites

Must be 21 years of age before the class end date.
Meet TCLEOSE minimum standards for licensing
Submit the following completed documents:
- Letter of Admission (if sponsored)
- A-1 Form - Report of Academy Applicant
- L-2 Declaration of Medical Condition
- L-3 Declaration of Psychological and Emotional Health
- Fastform Background Check
- Registration Form
  
  Description
  The Central Texas Police Academy (CTPA) delivers the Basic Peace Officer course. Participants receive classroom training designed to ready each student for the state licensing examination and engage in hands-on, practical training to better prepare them for the rigors of police work. The Basic Peace Officer Course is also available as an evening option.
  
  Topics
  - Texas Penal Code
  - Report writing
  - Arrest procedures
  - Criminal investigations
  - Self-defense techniques
  - Firearms training
  - Crime scene investigation
  - Traffic enforcement and investigations
  - Patrol tactics
  - Emergency vehicle operation
  - Physical fitness training
  - Firearms training
  - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
  Audience
  Anyone who is interested in becoming a Texas peace officer
  
  Other Information
  Participants are required to bring the following list of items to class:
- Notebook paper (8 1/2" x 11")and notebook dividers (minimum 33)
- Blue ink pens, red ink pen, highlighters, #2 pencils
- Small dictionary, law dictionary (optional)
- Gear bag (recommended)
- Duty belt
- Handgun and secure holster - thumb-break style
- Minimum of 2 speed loaders or 3 magazines
- Handcuffs and key (Smith & Wesson, Peerless, Hiatts, etc.)and handcuff case
- Speed loader pouch or double magazine pouch
- Straight flashlight (Mag-lite, Surefire, Stream Light, etc.)and flashlight holder
- Belt keepers (minimum of 4)
- Black shoes or boots that can be polished
- Athletic gear consisting of navy-colored shorts or sweats; athletic shoes and towel must be brought the first day of class and each day thereafter. (White t-shirt will be worn for PT prior to academy t-shirts being worn.) Students will be required to purchase two Academy T-shirts for PT and practical exercises.
- The required pants for the uniform are Dickies brand #874 Khaki pants. They are available from Wal-Mart and other common vendors for less than $20.00/pair. It is recommended that the student purchase at least three pair.

Class Schedule

Course Description

TPA100 - Basic Peace Officer Course - Day - 728.00 Hours

Prerequisites

Description

Topics

Audience

Other Information

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