Training Calendar

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The following are the ONLY dates available for Handgun and Shotgun qualifications for 2020.

Handgun and Shotgun Qualification for sworn personnel with JANUARY – JUNE birth-dates who have not yet qualified with their PRIMARY weapon for this 2020 calendar year SHALL attend one of the following dates;

Handgun and Shotgun Qualification for sworn personnel with JULY – DECEMBER birth-dates who have not yet qualified with their PRIMARY weapon for this 2020 calendar year SHALL attend one of the following dates;

Handgun and Shotgun qualifications only. No Rifles will be qualified on these dates.

Last relay will begin promptly at 3:00pm, however, Deputies must arrive and check in 15 minutes prior to the last scheduled relay (2:45pm). Upon arrival, you must check-in in the classroom area, prior to going out to the range.

Please note; each course of fire can be found on the second page of the 2020 Firearms Qualification Card.

Prior to arriving at the range, complete the 2020 Firearms Qualification Card and print/sign. You also must sign into the Integrity Website (CLICK HERE) to confirm/update your weapon information.

Deputies are expected to qualify using the same carry holster (on-duty or off-duty) that they will normally use.

• Uniformed officers shall wear their duty belt for qualification with their primary handgun.
• Deputies will be provided with qualification ammunition for their primary weapon and/or shotgun only. Deputies should bring at least 50 rounds of factory ammunition for each additional weapon they intend to qualify with if the additional weapons are not of the same platform as their primary duty weapon.
• You will only have to qualify with multiple weapons, if the weapons are different platforms. For further clarification see Department Policy 602 – Firearms Qualification, IV. (F), Examples 1 & 2.
• *You must safely unload your weapon before entering the classroom/range.*
• Personnel will be required show an ability to break-down their weapons prior to being able to qualify.
• ATTENTION: Please remember to bring your own hearing, eye protection and holster!

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the student to the teaching-learning process, phases of the teaching-learning process, factors affecting learning, preparing a lesson plan, and methods of instruction. The students will be taught how to develop and use instructional media to enhance their presentations. In addition, the fundamental techniques of developing testing and evaluation procedures will be presented. Each trainee must demonstrate the basic knowledge and skills required to effectively instruct a lesson during three teaching exercises which will be evaluated by two instructors.

TCOLE Rule 221.27:

To qualify for instructor proficiency certificate the applicant must meet all proficiency requirements, and must have:
(1) substantial experience in teaching or in the special field or subject area to be taught, to include:
(A) two years’ experience as a peace officer, telecommunicator, or jailer;
(B) a bachelor’s degree and two years of teaching experience; or
(C) a graduate degree

FEE: No cost

**Include your TCOLE PID, your current assignment, and the class date.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is primarily designed to give the student the tools necessary to hear some words or phrases in Spanish that could signal a threat and to respond verbally in situations where one or more subjects need to be controlled for the safety of the officer, the subject(s) and bystanders.

This is a required course if you are working towards your Intermediate Peace Officer Proficiency Certification.

This course is for TCOLE reporting purposes ONLY. This is NOT the course/test for the Harris County Departmental Spanish pay.

**Include your TCOLE PID, your current assignment, and the class date.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to update the student on the multiple bills passed by the 86^th legislative session that will have an impact on Texas law enforcement. There were administrative changes, changes in existing statutes, and new laws. Texas’ law enforcement professionals will better serve their communities by increasing their awareness of changes and additions to state statutes as they pursue equality in justice and ensure public safety.

Case law, especially cases handed down by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), is of incredible importance to the administration of Justice. This curriculum will briefly cover recent judicial decisions that are important for law enforcement officers, administrators, and policy makers.

Fee: No cost

**Include your TCOLE PID, your current assignment, and the class date.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the basic operational theory and practical training to reasonably, safely, and effectively operate the BolaWrap 100 Remote Restraint Device.

DATE: February 26, 2020; TIME: 0600-1000 hours

LOCATION: 1302 Preston, 4th Floor Training Classroom

FEE: No cost

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will show you how to provide field training for new employees in any law enforcement discipline.  Our goal is to transition the new employee from a classroom setting to the actual hands-on job. The course includes training in instructional techniques, coaching and evaluation, remedial training, and record keeping.

FEE: No cost

**Include your TCOLE PID, your current assignment, and the class date.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to train personnel in;

• The policy of Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s in the use for a law enforcement purpose and the guidelines implemented within that policy.
• The guidelines for creation, deletion, and retention of recordings made by the use of body worn cameras.
• The procedure a member of the public is required to provide specific information when submitting a written request in obtaining information recorded by a body worn camera.
• The proper nomenclatures, overview, and use of the issued Harris County issued body worn camera.

FEE: No cost

**Include your TCOLE PID, your current assignment, and the class date.