This is a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) elective Analyzing Missing Persons Investigations #3276 online training course offered for Texas Peace Officers, Jailers, and Telecommunicators.

This is a comprehensive 4-hour training designed for law enforcement professionals to deepen their understanding of missing persons cases.

This course covers critical topics such as age-specific legislation, reporting requirements, high-risk populations, and statewide alerts like AMBER, Silver, and Endangered Missing Person Alerts. Through case studies and scenario-based training, students will explore real-world applications, focusing on the complexities of missing children and adults, including those with mental or developmental disabilities, the elderly, and individuals in vulnerable situations like homelessness.

Participants will gain the skills necessary to effectively assess and respond to high-risk cases, ensuring better outcomes for those in urgent need. This course is ideal for licensed peace officers with a minimum of two years of experience and who have completed the Basic Missing and Exploited Persons course.

Please note, the entire course, final exam(s), and course evaluation(s) must be completed in order to receive four (4) 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®.