📅 July 22 (Two Courses - 1 Day of training!) 🔗 https://forms.office.com/g/Q6McyrNLkN
Protective Orders & Conditions of Bond: From Statute to Street
TCOLE #3108 Instructor Melissa Hightower

TCOLE #3108 – 3 hours *** Note – this class is 3 hrs, not 4
Course title: “Protective Orders & Conditions of Bond: From Statute to Street”
Protective Orders and Conditions of Bond are powerful legal tools — but only when they are understood, articulated, and applied correctly. This course provides a clear, practical breakdown of what these orders are, what they are not, and how they function in real-world cases.
Designed for professionals handling cases involving family violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, indecent assault, and stalking, this course equips attendees with both legal knowledge and operational insight.
What You Will Learn:
•What these orders do not authorize or restrict
•Offenses that mandate or qualify for issuance
•Statutory authority for prohibited actions and restrictions
•Best practices for communicating with Magistrates and Judges
•Key elements officers must articulate to support issuance
•Updates on state-mandated forms for Protective Orders
•How to navigate relevant websites and registries
This course bridges the gap between statute, courtroom expectations, and field application — ensuring you leave with clarity, confidence, and actionable knowledge.

Peer Support Class TCOLE #3844 Instructor - That Peer Support Couple
📍Location: CBCOG-2910 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408

June 17^th- Corpus Christi (and all future classes)

TCOLE #3844 – 4 hours Course title: “Stronger Together: Peer Support and Mental Wellness”

Course Description
Law enforcement professionals and justice system partners are routinely exposed to traumatic incidents as part of their duties. These experiences, whether encountered directly or through reports, interviews, or audio and video evidence, can have a cumulative impact on mental health and organizational effectiveness. This course addresses best practices for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from critical incidents, with an emphasis on peer support, clinical resources, and organizational wellness.

Course Topics Include:

• The role and value of trained, confidential peer support
• Collaboration with culturally competent mental health clinicians
• Legal and ethical considerations in peer and clinical support
• Individual and organizational self-care and wellness strategies
• Trauma-informed leadership and its impact on resilience and performance

Course Outcomes
Participants will gain practical knowledge and tools to recognize and manage common trauma-related responses, support colleagues effectively, and implement evidence-based approaches to promote long-term mental health and wellness within their organizations.