In-Service Training
The McLennan Community College Law Enforcement Academy offers two Basic Peace Officer Certification Courses a year, July to November and January to June, with applications available in May and October, respectively. In addition, In-Service training is offered for Peace Officers, Jailers, Tele-communicators, and civilians employed by law enforcement-related agencies. Classes are held at the McLennan's Emergency Services Education Center and registration is through WebAdvisor, unless otherwise stated. Dress is Business Casual.
Register online:LE In-Service Classes
TCOLE State Examination
Cost: $35
For scheduled testing dates and times, contact Matthew Wise or Julie McGrath at (254)299-6529 or email jmcgrath@mclennan.edu or mwise@mclennan.edu
Telecommunicator Academy
Possible 143 hours TCOLE Date: October 7th, 2024 - November 1st, 2024
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $300.00 Contact mwise@mclennan.edu or jmcgrath@mclennan.edu for registration information.
Law Enforcement Academy A-2025
Possible 778 Hours TCOLE
Date: January 6th, 2025 - June 5th, 2025
Time: M-F, with some exceptions; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with some exceptions
Cost: $1695 plus uniforms, other gear, ammo, etc...
Contact mwise@mclennan.edu or jmcgrath@mclennan.edu for more information.
***Mandatory Independent Orientation Friday, December 05th , 2024 at 1:00 p.m.*
Police Supervision 101-Institute for Law Enforcement Administraion
-New Supervisors Course (3737) and includes Cultural Diversity (3939)-
Possible 35 hours TCOLE
Date: August 19th, 2024 - August 23rd, 2024
Police Supervision 101 (cailaw.org)
*This interactive and experiential program is designed to equip and inspire new supervisors, and reinvigorate senior supervisors, for the challenges of the fast paced and fluid world of law enforcement leadership. This generation of leaders will learn core lessons in communication, both inside and outside their agency to promote trust and confidence. The basic TCOLE requirements (3737) are met along with the requirements of TCOLE 3939.
2024 Performance Appraisals and Employee Evaluations-Texas Police Chiefs
Possible 16 hours TCOLE
Date: May 8th and 9th, 2024; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2024 Basic Field training Officers Course-Texas Police Chiefs
Possible 40 hours TCOLE
Date: September 9th-13th, 2024; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.