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The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ 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 , unless otherwise stated. Dress is Business Casual.

Register online:

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

Basic Telecommunicator Academy B-2025

Independent Application Orientation July 18th 2025 @ 10:00 a.m.

Date: October 06th - November 3rd, 2025
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $300.00                                                                                                                               Contact mwise@mclennan.edu or jmcgrath@mclennan.edu for registration information.    

Basic Texas Peace Officer Law Enforcement Academy B-2025

Possible 778 Hours TCOLE

Date: July 7th, 2025 - December 4th, 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 Monday, March 17th , 2025 at 10:00 a.m.**

 Email mwise@mclennan.edu to be added to the list for an online attendance option

Eyewitness Evidece/Evidence Identification / TCOLE 3286  / 8 Hours possible TCOLE credit

Instructor: Chief Kory Martin

Eyewitness evidence is critical to the apprehension and prosecution of criminals. Since 1989, DNA evidence has been used to exonerate nearly 200 individuals that were wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. Of those, approximately 75% were convicted on evidence that included inaccurate and faulty eyewitness identifications. Research has proven that a number of small changes to the identification process will help improve the accuracy and reliability of eyewitness identification, ensuring that the highest quality of eyewitness evidence is collected and preserved.

This course is designed to provide individuals with a knowledge and understanding of how the implementation of recommended protocols, or best practices, can improve the accuracy and reliability of eyewitness evidence.

Target Population: Licensed law enforcement peace officers in Texas

Student Prerequisites: None

Date: Monday, June 9th, 2025 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Cost: Free

Contact mwise@mclennan.edu or jmcgrath@mclennan.edu for registration information.    

Texas Police Chiefs Association

2025 Performance Appraisals & Employee Accountability – Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Waco

Dates:
June 16, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 17, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Emergency Services Education Center
7601 Steinbeck Bend Dr
Waco, TX 76708

Texas Police Chiefs Association

2025 Basic Internal Affairs – Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Waco 

 Dates:
August 13, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 14, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm