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 MyMCC, 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 A-2025
Possible 143 TCOLE hours
Independent Application Orientation February 3rd. 2025 10:00 a.m.
Date: April 14th-May 13th, 2025
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 Thursday, December 05th , 2024 at 1:00 p.m.*
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Organized Crime and Conspiracy Investigations Class
--Free--
Date: December 3rd, 2024 8-5 p.m.
TCOLE Hours reported by TNOA
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Contemporary Response to Resistance (R2R) Training for First Line Officers and Supervisors
Possible 13 hours of TCOLE credit
The course meets the requirements of the TCOLE Intermediate Use of Force Course #2107 and beyond.
Date: January 23rd and 24th, 2025; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $200.00 per person and includes an extensive handout.
Register: Albert Rodriguez arod@austin.rr.com
Albert Rodriguez
4501 McCormick Mtn. Dr.
Austin, Texas 78734
512 656-4354
Topics Include:
Statutory and Constitutional R2R Standards
- Officer Safety & Contemporary Tactics
- Police Contact Continuum
- Case Studies and Lessons Learned
- Critical Incident Report Writing
- Testifying Strategies
Why This Training?
Violations of the State and Federal Standards can cause loss of public trust, massive civil liability, administrative discipline, and even criminal prosecution of law enforcement officers. This training instructs officers and their leaders what officers can and cannot lawfully do under the Use of Force Statutory and Constitutional Standards. It empowers officers to attain higher ethical standards, consistent with their oaths of office, without sacrifice of overall effectiveness.
The training encompasses how the statutory and constitutional standards apply to field law enforcement activity and clarifies principles of R2R, arrest, detention, officer safety, critical incident report writing, etcetera. Attendees will understand the practical application of the use of force standards upon completion of this course. These are the rules that govern day-to-day police work and cause criminal cases, civil lawsuits, and public trust to be won or lost. This training is straight talk about complex area of law and proper police procedure. In short, this course is not just about reciting words, rather it provides a thorough understanding of the current concepts that have been learned from current law enforcement officer criminal prosecution and civil litigation cases. Numerous case studies will be presented for attendee analysis. The course is thought-provoking and will keep students involved.
This course is presented by Albert Rodriguez. A highly respected police instructor, police officer, retired Texas Department of Public Safety Commander, and Use of Force Consultant. Commander Rodriguez specializes in R2R training and has testified, investigated, and consulted in hundreds of criminal and civil cases.