Child Abuse (TCOLE 2105)
(Intermediate)
Date: February 8-10, 2016
8:00-5:00
Location: 802 East Lavaca, MPC
Description
Students will recognize child abuse theories and components of good parenting; identify characteristics of neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse; and explain Texas laws and legal issues related to child abuse and neglect.
TO REGISTER: Email name, PID, Agency and a contact number to policeacademy@lit.edu
Missing and Exploited Children (TCOLE 3275)
(Intermediate) 8 hours
Date: February 11, 2016
8:00-5:00
Location: 802 East Lavaca, MPC
Description
This course is intended as an introduction to issues related to responding to and investigating missing and exploited children cases and to better understand victim perspectives, predator methodologies, and the circumstances in which children may be at increased risk.
TO REGISTER: Email name, PID, Agency and a contact number to policeacademy@lit.edu
84th Legislative Legal Update (TCOLE 3184)
(4 hours)
Date: March 7, 2016
8:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: 802 East Lavaca, MPC
Description
Multiple bills were passed by the 84th Legislature. There were administrative changes, changes in existing statues, and new laws. Case law, especially cases handed down by the Supreme Court of the United States. This material is a general summary of selected court cases and changes to Texas’ criminal law as wrought by the 84th session of the Texas Legislature.
TO REGISTER: Email name, PID, Agency and a contact number to policeacademy@lit.edu
Asset Forfeiture (TCOLE 3255)
(Intermediate)
Date: March 15, 2016
8:00-12:00
Location: 802 East Lavaca, MPC
Description
This course is designed to provide Texas Peace Officers an understanding of Asset Forfeiture rules and considerations, and the impact Texas and federal asset forfeiture programs have on crime and criminals.
TO REGISTER: Email name, PID, Agency and a contact number to policeacademy@lit.edu
Identity Theft (TCOLE 3277)
(Intermediate)
Date: March 15, 2016
1:00-5:00
Location: 802 East Lavaca, MPC
Description
This course is designed to provide Texas Peace Officers an understanding of Identity Theft. This course is a required class for the Intermediate Proficiency Certificate.
TO REGISTER: Email name, PID, Agency and a contact number to policeacademy@lit.edu
Personal Defense Spray Options– OC Spray
(TCOLE 3343)
Date: March 22, 2016
8:00-5:00
Location: 802 East Lavaca, MPC
Description
This course is designed to promote safe and effective use of law enforcement chemical defense sprays. The participant will learn when defense sprays are appropriate, tactics of application, proper means of handling, and decontamination of those exposed.
Exposure to chemical defense spray during class is mandatory
The student will need to provide a canister of OC spray (non-alcohol/ non-flammable, belt sized, Ballistic Stream or Cone. NO Foam, No Large fogger type)
TO REGISTER: Email name, PID, Agency and a contact number to policeacademy@lit.edu
Death, Injury, and Sexual Violence for First Responder, by PATC
Date: March 30- April1, 2016
8:00-5:00
Location: 802 East Lavaca, MPC
Description
“The 10 Most Common Investigative Pitfalls” officers make during investigations will be the initial starting point in this presentation. Designed for the Patrol Officer or New Investigator with limited experience responding to crimes of physical and sexual violence. A comprehensive view of sex crimes, death scenes, common injuries of violence and suicide.
TO REGISTER: Email name, PID, Agency and a contact number to policeacademy@lit.edu
84th Legislative Legal Update (TCOLE 3184)
(4 hours)
Date: April 12, 2016
1:00 pm -5:00 pm
Location: 802 East Lavaca, MPC
Description
Multiple bills were passed by the 84th Legislature. There were administrative changes, changes in existing statues, and new laws. Case law, especially cases handed down by the Supreme Court of the United States. This material is a general summary of selected court cases and changes to Texas’ criminal law as wrought by the 84th session of the Texas Legislature.
TO REGISTER: Email name, PID, Agency and a contact number to policeacademy@lit.edu
Basic Instructor Certification Course
(TCOLE 1014)
Date: May 2-6, 2016
8:00-5:00
Location: 802 East Lavaca, MPC
Description
This student will be introduced to the teaching-learning process, factors affecting learning, needs assessment, task analysis, developing learning objectives, preparing a lesson plan, and methods of instruction. Each trainee will prepare and demonstrate the basic knowledge and skills required to effectively instruct a lesson during teaching exercises which will be evaluated.
TO REGISTER: Email name, PID, Agency and a contact number to policeacademy@lit.edu
84th Legislative Legal Update (TCOLE 3184)
(4 hours)
Date: May 11, 2016
8:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: 802 East Lavaca, MPC
Description
Multiple bills were passed by the 84th Legislature. There were administrative changes, changes in existing statues, and new laws. Case law, especially cases handed down by the Supreme Court of the United States. This material is a general summary of selected court cases and changes to Texas’ criminal law as wrought by the 84th session of the Texas Legislature.
TO REGISTER: Email name, PID, Agency and a contact number to policeacademy@lit.edu
Detective and New Investigator, by PATC
Date: May 16-20, 2016
8:00-5:00
Location: 802 East Lavaca, MPC
Description
This course is composed to assist the newly appointed Detective in becoming familiar with the many aspects of a Criminal Investigation.
Topics: Beginning the Criminal Investigation, The Crime Scene, Injury & Death Investigation, Sex Crimes, Conducting the Criminal Investigation, Digital Evidence, Identity Crimes, Conducting Successful Interviews, Conducting Successful Suspect Interrogations, Investigating Crimes against the Elderly, Case Study: Florida Serial Homicides; America’s First Female Predatory Serial Killer
TO REGISTER: Email name, PID, Agency and a contact number to policeacademy@lit.edu
84th Legislative Legal Update (TCOLE 3184)
(4 hours)
Date: June 2, 2016
1:00 pm -5:00 pm
Location: 802 East Lavaca, MPC
Description
Multiple bills were passed by the 84th Legislature. There were administrative changes, changes in existing statues, and new laws. Case law, especially cases handed down by the Supreme Court of the United States. This material is a general summary of selected court cases and changes to Texas’ criminal law as wrought by the 84th session of the Texas Legislature.
TO REGISTER: Email name, PID, Agency and a contact number to policeacademy@lit.edu
Arresting Communication
Date June 13-14, 2016
Time 8:00 – 5:00
Location 802 East Lavaca, MPC Conference Room
Description
Arresting Communication is the complete package when it comes to realistic communication training for those in law enforcement. The premise of the course is that every police officer needs to be educated in what they do 100% of the time on duty – communicate
TO REGISTER: Email name, PID, Agency and a contact number to policeacademy@lit.edu
Robert L. Smith
Director – Regional Police Academy
409-880-8020
409-880-2369 (fax)
Lamar Institute of Technology
Member The Texas State University System
