This is the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) elective Interviews & Interrogations of Juveniles #2094 online training course offered for Texas Peace Officers, Jailers, and Telecommunicators.

This course introduces best practices when conducting juvenile interrogation and interviews. The focus is on what constitutes adequate juvenile warnings, valid wavers, and what you must do to make sure the juvenile's confession you may obtain will be allowed by the court.

You will learn how the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized the emotional and developmental differences between adults and juveniles. These differences must be considered when you conduct an interview or interrogation of a juvenile. You must observe the legal rights of juveniles and protect against charges of police coercion or intimidation during interviews and interrogations of juveniles.

You will encounter test questions derived from legal and non-legal document resources throughout this course so be sure to read the resources provided. 

Please note, the entire course, final exam(s), and course evaluation(s) must be completed in order to receive two (2) hours of course credit.

TCOLE Reporting

OSS Academy® typically reports 4 to 5 times each week [excluding U.S. Federal holidays]. We report your credit directly through TCLEDDS to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement [TCOLE]. You should have already provided your full and correct name, TCOLE PID number, and other important information when registering for your account. If not, once logged in, go to Edit Profile to update your information.

Should you have any questions, simply contact the OSS Academy® Training Coordinator by phone at 281-288-9190 (Ext. 205) or online at Contact OSS Academy®.  

OSS Academy® courses are recognized by more Peace Officer Standards and Training boards and correctional associations than any other online training provider.

Our courses are designed by Subject Matter Experts who are nationally recognized and licensed instructors. Many of our experts testify in law enforcement, corrections, and security related defense cases throughout the U.S.

Our curriculum meets or exceeds state course objective requirements.

For more information, visit OSS - Law Enforcement Advisors® or OSS Academy® online or simply contact the OSS Academy® Training Coordinator by phone at 281-288-9190 (Ext. 205) or online at Contact OSS Academy®.