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What kind of training does a Constable require?

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE): "Require that every commissioned Texas Peace Officer in the State of Texas continue their training and education by taking at least the required twenty-hours every two-year cycle." Every Peace Officer in the State of Texas attends a Police Academy and must take their TCOLE exam. The State also requires that every applicant take a medical and psychological exam. Continuing education courses include:
  • Family Violence
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Special Investigative Topics
  • 20 Hours Civil Process Course
  • Firearms Training
  • Racial Profiling Request
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