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Updated for 2025: Supplemental Peace Officer #1018 • TCOLE Basic Peace (Police) Officer Examination & Reactivation Test Preparation New Courses: Animal Crimes & Cruelty Investigations #3287 • Crisis Intervention Training Refresher #3843 • Drone Pilot - UAS Part 107 Test Preparation • Hunter of Man • Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Training for Peace Officers #4204 • Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Training for Jailers #2831 • Analyzing Missing Persons Investigations #3276 • TABC for Patrol Officers • Texas License to Carry a Handgun
This is the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) mandated Crisis Intervention Training Refresher #3843 online training course offered for Texas Peace Officers, Jailers, and Telecommunicators. The Crisis Intervention Training Refresher is an 8-hour course designed for Texas peace officers to revisit and reinforce essential skills in crisis recognition, verbal de-escalation, officer safety, and community mental health resources. The course reviews core principles from the Crisis Intervention module (Chapter 29) of the TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Curriculum and provides updated strategies aligned with current best practices. Course Objectives: . Review signs and symptoms of mental illness and developmental disorders. . Practice and reinforce de-escalation and active listening techniques. . Discuss safety protocols for officers and individuals in crisis. . Examine case studies involving mental health calls for service. . Highlight community-based mental health resources and diversion options. . Provide legal updates related to mental health crisis intervention. Note: This refresher does not satisfy the initial 40-hour CIT requirement mandated by the Texas Legislature. It is intended for continuing education and compliance with the Texas Police Chiefs Association Recognition Program standards. Please note, the entire course, final exam(s), and course evaluation(s) must be completed in order to receive eight (8) 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®.
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®.
