This is a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) News Media and the Police online training course offered for Texas Peace Officers, Jailers, and Telecommunicators.

Law enforcement officers are in a high profile occupation. Whether you are writing a traffic ticket, responding to a domestic violence call, or sitting in a parking lot writing a report, you are constantly in the public eye. The public image of law enforcement is as varied as the communities and number of residents we serve. This course is designed for officers with and without the responsibility of dealing directly with the news media. We must all remember, the public’s perceptions are shaped in large part by the good, the bad, and the ugly interactions we have with the media. During this presentation, you will learn practical and useful tips on how to better manage your potential vulnerabilities when dealing with the news media. 

Please note, the entire course final exam(s), and course evaluation(s) must be completed in order to receive one (1) hour 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®.

TCOLE Training, Proficiency Requirements, & Course Equivalents

For your convenience, OSS Academy® provides a TCOLE Course Equivalent Resource with imbedded hyperlinks.

See also, our entire TCOLE Courses Listing.

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®.