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The following are the ONLY dates available for Handgun, Shotgun and Rifle qualifications for 2021. There is no need to register for a date/time slot. Qualifications will be first come, first served.

Please note; each course of fire can be found on the second page of the 2021 Firearms Qualification Card (click on photo of FAQ sheet below for PDF).

Prior to arriving at the range, complete the 2021 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.

• Park your vehicle in the parking lot and walk to Range #3. Do not drive to the range.
• *You must safely unload your weapon before entering the classroom/range.*
• 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.
• 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!
• Shotgun Qualification: 00-Buckshot and 1-ounce Slug ammunition shall be the only rounds authorized. Shotguns must be equipped with a sling.
• Patrol Rifle Qualification: Must have ‘Request for Authorization to Carry a Patrol Rifle on Duty (Click to download form)‘ form on file, as well as having completed an approved (24 hour) rifle course to qualify. Patrol rifles must be chambered for .223 Remington / 5.56x45mm NATO caliber. Patrol rifles must be equipped with a sling.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course satisfies the TCOLE mandate following the passage of the Sandra Bland Act (SB 1849), and provides law enforcement officers with tools, skills, and options to improve their response to incidents involving persons in crisis.

TCOLE Mandate
Training Cycle- each 4yr Cycle (current 09/01/17- 08/31/21):
If the Peace Officer does not achieve Intermediate Certification before the end of the Cycle, the Peace Officer must take- De-escalation (1849) (Rule 218.3(c))

Fee: No cost

**Include your TCOLE PID, your current assignment, and the class date.
If commissioned with outside agency or no agency, please include contact phone number.

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.

Fee: No cost

**Include your TCOLE PID, your current assignment, and the class date.
If commissioned with outside agency or no agency, please include contact phone number.

This exam/course should not be attempted unless you are a fluent speaker of Spanish; You must be able to read Spanish and translate back into English (written test).
Completion of this course will be reported to TCOLE with zero (0) hours of credit.

THIS COURSE IS FOR TCOLE REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT FOR THE HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTAL SPANISH PAY.

Fee: No cost

**Include your TCOLE PID, your current assignment, and the class date.
If commissioned with outside agency or no agency, please include contact phone number.

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.
If commissioned with outside agency or no agency, please include contact phone number.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to provide Law Enforcement with investigative guides, changes and additions to the relevant Statutes that pertain to Child Abuse and Neglect, Sexual Assault, Family Violence, and Sexual Offenders.

Fee: No Cost

**Include your TCOLE PID, your current assignment and the class date.
If commissioned with outside agency or no agency, please include contact phone number.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The goal of this course is to familiarize the patrol Deputy or investigator with proper presentation, trigger manipulation, sight alignment, weapons handling, firearms safety, qualification, and malfunction clearance of the AR15 patrol rifle.

**COURSE REGISTRATION LIMITED TO HCCO1 PERSONNEL ONLY**

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.
If commissioned with outside agency or no agency, please include contact phone number.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the Intermediate Crisis Intervention Training course is to educate law enforcement officers about updated issues pertaining to crisis intervention techniques, especially in communicating with persons in crisis.

TCOLE Mandate
Training Cycle- each 4yr Cycle (current 09/01/17- 08/31/21):
If the Peace Officer does not achieve Intermediate Certification before the end of the Cycle, the Peace Officer must take- Crisis Intervention Training (3843) (Rule 218.3(c))

FEE: No cost

**Include your TCOLE PID, your current assignment, and the class date.
If commissioned with outside agency or no agency, please include contact phone number.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The goal of this course is to bring awareness of the demographic makeup of the United States so that peace officers may better serve the entire community.

Fee: No Cost

**Include your TCOLE PID, your current assignment and the class date.
If commissioned with outside agency or no agency, please include contact phone number.

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 Panasonic body worn camera.

FEE: No cost

**Include your TCOLE PID, your current assignment, and the class date.
If commissioned with outside agency or no agency, please include contact phone number.