Training

Crime Prevention 2101 introduces students to the concepts of physical security and basic problem solving for law enforcement. Student will learn the basics of target hardening, and crime prevention. The student will be expected to conduct a student presentation as well as identify the following:

• Doors
• Locks
• Windows
• Glass
• Problem Solving and
• Community Policing

40 Hours | Exam Required | Home Security Survey & Hardware Store Visit | Student Presentation

TCPA website – https://tcpa.wildapricot.org/Training 

Advanced Instructor Class TCOLE 1017
January 26-30, 2026 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Grand Prairie PD
1525 Arkansas Ln Grand Prairie, TX 75052

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

The Advanced Instructor Certification Course is designed to elevate the skills and effectiveness of certified law enforcement instructors in accordance with TCOLE Rule §221.28. This course focuses on understanding student motivation, generational differences, and enhancing instructional strategies for impactful training delivery.

ALERRT Level I  TCOLE 3311
March 9-10, 2026 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Garland ISD Training Center

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

The ALERRT Level 1 (TCOLE 3311) course is a hands-on training program designed to teach first responders how to handle active shooter situations. The course helps them learn how to isolate, distract, and stop a shooter effectively.

It covers the basics of what happens during an active shooter event and combines classroom lessons with practical exercises that mimic real-life situations. Participants are trained to stay calm under pressure, make quick decisions, and act fast to stop threats.

The course teaches important skills like shooting while moving, evaluating situations quickly, working as a team, entering rooms safely, and handling different approaches. By the end of the ALERRT Level 1 training, first responders will have the skills and knowledge to deal with active shooter situations effectively.

Crime Prevention II – 2102

March 16-20, 2026 – Fletcher Warren Civic Center – 5501 Business Hwy 69 South, Greenville, TX   or 

April 20-24, 2026 – Plano Police Department – Substation 4640 McDermott Road, Plano, TX 75025

Crime Prevention 2102 covers commercial security and the TCPA Security Assessment. This course is more advanced and goes deeper into commercial applications of security and the power of prevention. The student will be able to identify the following:

• Commercial Doors
• Locks
• Windows
• Power of prevention and
• Best business crime prevention practices.

40 Hours | Exam Required | TCPA Security Assessment Project | Student Presentation

TCPA website – https://tcpa.wildapricot.org/Training 

Crime Prevention III- 2103

May 4-6, 2026 – Fletcher Warren Civic Center – 5501 Business Hwy 69 South, Greenville, TX   or 

June 1-3, 2026 – Plano Police Department – Substation 4125 W. Parker Road, Plano, TX 75025

Crime Prevention 2103 is an introduction to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).  CPTED is a multidisciplinary approach that involves urban planning, architecture, law enforcement and community engagement. The course focuses on designing physical environments to reduce the opportunity of crime and enhance overall safety. The student will learn the basics concepts of CPTED and how they are applied in a security plan. The student will be able to identify the following:

• Access Control
• Territoriality
• Natural Surveillance
• Maintenance & Management and
• CPTED Survey Checklist

24 hours | Student Project | CPTED Survey Checklist | Student Presentation