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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Academic Testing
Exam Format
180 min
250
70%
Entry-Level Professional
Registration
$25 USD
TCOLE Headquarters, Regional Exam Sites, Law Enforcement Academies
Validity
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Continuing education (40 hours per 24-month training unit); Legislatively required courses (various, per 48-month training cycle); Annual firearms proficiency qualification
TCLEOSE Exam Topics and Domains
TCLEOSE is organized into 43 weighted domains.
1
Professionalism and Ethics
Ethics and Professionalism in Law EnforcementLaw Enforcement Code of Ethics
2
Professional Policing
Professional Standards and Expectations
- Community policing
- Professional demeanor
- Public trust
3
Fitness, Wellness, and Stress Management
Physical Fitness and Officer Wellness
- Physical fitness standards
- Nutrition
- Stress management techniques
- Mental health awareness
4
TCOLE Rules and Regulations
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Rules
- Licensing requirements
- Continuing education requirements
- TCOLE administrative rules
- Officer responsibilities under TCOLE rules
- License maintenance requirements
5
Multiculturalism and Human Relations
Cultural Diversity in Law Enforcement
- Cultural awareness
- Diversity in communities
- Human relations skills
6
Racial Profiling
Prohibition Against Racial Profiling
- Legal prohibition
- Bias-based policing
- Constitutional rights
- Documentation requirements
- Identifying racial profiling
- Legal requirements and restrictions
7
U.S. and Texas Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Criminal Justice System
Constitutional Law Foundations
- Fourth Amendment (searches and seizures)
- Fifth Amendment (self-incrimination)
- Sixth Amendment (right to counsel)
- Fourteenth Amendment (due process)
- Texas Constitution
- Criminal justice system structure
- Constitutional rights application
- Legal limitations on law enforcement
8
Texas Penal Code
Criminal Offenses and Classifications
General Principles of Criminal ResponsibilityOffenses Against PersonsOffenses Against PropertyOffenses Against Public Order and Decency
- Elements of specific offenses
- Classification of crimes
- Statutory definitions
9
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Criminal Procedure and Officer Authority
- Warrants
- Arrests
- Search and seizure procedures
- Evidence collection
- Court procedures
- Officer duties and responsibilities
- Lawful arrest procedures
- Search warrant requirements
- Evidence handling
10
Arrest, Search, and Seizure
Legal Arrest and Search Procedures
- Probable cause
- Reasonable suspicion
- Warrant requirements
- Warrantless arrests
- Search incident to arrest
- Plain view doctrine
- Exigent circumstances
- When arrests are lawful
- Search and seizure legality
- Constitutional limitations
11
Asset Forfeiture
Civil Asset Forfeiture Procedures
- Forfeiture laws
- Seizure procedures
- Property rights
12
Identity Theft Crimes
Identity Theft Investigation and Prevention
- Identity theft offenses
- Investigation techniques
- Victim assistance
13
Consular Notification
Foreign National Rights and Notification
- Vienna Convention requirements
- Consular notification procedures
- Foreign national rights
14
Civil Process
Service of Civil Process
- Civil warrants
- Court orders
- Service procedures
15
Health and Safety Code - Controlled Substance Act
Drug Laws and Enforcement
- Controlled substances classifications
- Possession offenses
- Drug paraphernalia
- Penalty groups
- Drug classifications
- Legal elements of drug offenses
16
Alcoholic Beverage Code
Alcohol-Related Offenses and Regulations
- Public intoxication
- Minor in possession
- DWI
- ABC violations
17
Sexual Assault and Family Violence
Sexual Assault Investigation and Response
- Sexual assault elements
- Victim-centered approach
- Evidence collection
- Family violence dynamics
- Protective orders
- Proper response procedures
- Victim rights and support
- Evidence preservation
18
Missing and Exploited Persons
Missing Persons Investigation
- Missing children protocols
- AMBER alerts
- Investigation procedures
- Exploited persons
19
Child Safety Check Alert List
Child Safety Protocols
- Child safety check procedures
- Alert list requirements
- Child welfare
20
Victims of Crime
Crime Victim Rights and Services
- Victim rights
- Crime victim compensation
- Victim notifications
21
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking Recognition and Investigation
- Trafficking indicators
- Victim identification
- Investigation techniques
- Federal and state laws
- Identifying trafficking situations
- Victim-centered approach
22
Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
Traffic Law and Accident Investigation
- Texas Transportation Code
- Traffic stops
- Citations
- Crash investigation procedures
- DWI detection
- Traffic control
- Traffic violation elements
- Crash scene procedures
- Evidence documentation
23
Intoxicated Driver Detection (SFST)
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN)
- Walk and Turn
- One Leg Stand
- DWI detection cues
- Standardized testing procedures
- SFST administration
- DWI indicators
- Legal requirements
24
Written Communication
Police Report Writing
- Report writing standards
- Documentation requirements
- Clear and concise writing
- Grammar and mechanics
25
Verbal Communication
Effective Police Communication
- Verbal de-escalation
- Interview techniques
- Active listening
- Professional communication
26
Spanish for Law Enforcement
Basic Spanish Language Skills
- Common law enforcement Spanish phrases
- Cultural awareness
- Basic commands and questions
27
De-Escalation Techniques
De-Escalation and Use of Force Alternatives
- Verbal de-escalation
- Crisis intervention
- Communication techniques
- Limiting use of force
- When and how to de-escalate
- Alternatives to force
28
Use of Force Theory
Legal Use of Force
- Reasonable force
- Deadly force justification
- Graham v. Connor standard
- Force continuum
- Constitutional limitations
- When force is justified
- Levels of force
- Legal standards
29
Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
Mental Health Crisis Response
- Mental illness recognition
- Crisis de-escalation
- Mental health resources
- CIT principles
- Identifying mental health crises
- Appropriate response techniques
30
Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness
TBI Recognition and Response
- TBI indicators
- Veteran awareness
- Appropriate interactions
- Community resources
31
Arrest and Control Procedures
Defensive Tactics and Subject Control
- Handcuffing techniques
- Control holds
- Officer safety
- Defensive tactics
- Safe arrest procedures
- Use of force in arrests
32
Criminal Investigations
Investigative Procedures
- Crime scene management
- Evidence collection
- Chain of custody
- Interviewing witnesses
- Interrogation techniques
- Case documentation
- Proper investigation procedures
- Evidence handling
- Interview techniques
33
Juvenile Offenders
Juvenile Justice System
- Texas Family Code
- Juvenile rights
- Juvenile procedures
- Status offenses
- Delinquent conduct
- Differences between juvenile and adult procedures
- Juvenile legal rights
34
Professional Police Driving
Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Pursuit policies
- Emergency driving
- Vehicle operations
- Officer safety
- Pursuit decision-making
- Safe vehicle operation
35
Patrol Skills
Patrol Procedures and Tactics
- Patrol techniques
- Building searches
- Traffic stops
- Officer safety
- Observation skills
- Safe patrol practices
- Tactical decision-making
36
Radio Communications
Police Radio Procedures
- Radio protocols
- Clear communication
- Radio codes
- Emergency transmissions
37
Civilian Interaction Training
Community Engagement and Professional Interactions
- Professional demeanor
- Community policing
- Public trust
- De-escalation in civilian contacts
38
Interacting with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals
Communication with Deaf/Hard of Hearing Persons
- Communication methods
- ADA requirements
- Interpreters
- Effective communication strategies
39
Canine Encounters
Safe Canine Interaction
- Dog behavior
- Officer safety around dogs
- De-escalation with animals
- Force decisions involving animals
40
Emergency Medical Assistance
First Aid and CPR
- Basic life support
- CPR procedures
- First aid
- Medical emergencies
- Bleeding control
- Emergency medical response
- Officer duty to render aid
41
Firearms Training
Firearms Safety and Qualification
- Firearm safety rules
- Marksmanship
- Weapons handling
- Deadly force decisions
- Safety protocols
- Legal use of firearms
42
Hazardous Materials Awareness
HazMat Incident Response
- HazMat identification
- Safety procedures
- First responder awareness
- Emergency response
43
Active Shooter Response (ALERRT Level 1)
Active Shooter Response Tactics
- Rapid response
- Contact teams
- Tactical priorities
- Rescue procedures
- Incident command
- Active shooter response priorities
- Tactical decision-making
How do I earn this certification?
Passing TCLEOSE earns the Peace Officer License certification. It sits in the Law Enforcement track.
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Who should take this exam?
Requirement Type: training; Name: Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC); Course Number: 1000736; Hours: 736; Description: Must successfully complete TCOLE-approved Basic Peace Officer Course
Requirement Type: examination; Name: Physical Examination; Description: Medical examination per Texas Occupations Code Sec. 1701.306
Requirement Type: examination; Name: Psychological Examination; Description: Psychological evaluation per Texas Occupations Code Sec. 1701.306
Requirement Type: age; Name: Minimum Age Requirement; Description: Must be at least 21 years old (or 18 with certain military service)
Requirement Type: background; Name: Criminal History; Description: Must not have disqualifying criminal convictions (felonies, certain misdemeanors)
- High school diploma or GED
- Physical fitness preparation
- Study of Texas Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure