The De-Escalation Blueprint: Understanding and Applying Street Level De-Escalation Read more about The De-Escalation Blueprint: Understanding and Applying Street Level De-Escalation Starts: Tue, 07/28/2026 - 08:00 Ends: Tue, 07/28/2026 - 17:00 Venue: Other Venue Description: Duval County Sheriff’s Office 4998 FM 1329, San Diego, Texas 78384 Details: 📅 July 28 🔗 https://forms.office.com/g/Q6McyrNLkNThe De-Escalation Blueprint: Understanding and Applying Street Level De-EscalationInstructor: Cris MartinezIntermediate TCOLE #1849📍Location: Duval County Sheriff’s Office 4998 FM 1329, San Diego, Texas 78384The De-Escalation Blueprint: Understanding and Applying Street Level De-EscalationResponses by law enforcement personnel to subjects in a mental crisis is a matter of critical concern both to the public and law enforcement community. Law enforcement officers are involved in numerous and varied human encounters and, when warranted, may exercise control over another in carrying out their duties.The goal of this 8-hour course is to teach law enforcement officers and school resource officers the necessary skills to accurately assess potentially violent confrontations and, when feasible, defuse them with easy to grasp, successfully applied tactics, to avoid a use of force crisis.
A Common Call for Help – Making Sure We Get It Right Read more about A Common Call for Help – Making Sure We Get It Right Starts: Wed, 06/17/2026 - 08:00 Ends: Wed, 06/17/2026 - 17:00 Venue: Other Venue Description: Duval County Sheriff’s Office 4998 FM 1329, San Diego, Texas 78384 Details: Register Here: https://forms.office.com/g/Q6McyrNLkNLocation: Duval County Sheriff's Office📅 June 17 (Two Courses - 1 Day of training!)A Common Call for Help – Making Sure We Get It RightTCOLE #3200 Instructor Melissa HightowerCourse Description: Responding to family violence and sexual assault calls is a routine yet critically important responsibility for law enforcement professionals. These cases demand precision, awareness, and a trauma-informed approach to ensure victim safety, officer safety, and investigative integrity.This course reinforces the foundational elements of family violence and sexual assault investigations while addressing the complexities officers face in the field. Participants will examine key components of a thorough investigation, identify commonly overlooked details, and strengthen report writing and evidence collection practices.Course Topics Include:•Defining the essential elements of family violence and sexual assault offenses•Building a strong investigation: critical steps that are often missed•Understanding mutual combat, self-defense, and consent•Recognizing the elevated risks family violence suspects pose to law enforcement,including connections to mass violence and line-of-duty deaths•Exploring trauma and its impact on victims, suspects, and investigative processes•Reviewing recent legislative changes and ensuring compliance•Using precise, professional language in law enforcement reports•Best practices for effective evidence collectionPeer Support Class TCOLE #3844 - Instructor - That Peer Support CouplePeer Support Classes June 17, TCOLE #3844Course 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 performanceCourse 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. CBCOG flyer talking points.pdf
Managing Mental Health Related Calls Read more about Managing Mental Health Related Calls Starts: Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:00 Ends: Thu, 04/23/2026 - 17:00 Venue: Other Venue Description: TBD Details: Location: TBDFREE TRAINING! No Registration Needed.Just show up and get great hands-on training.Instructor: HeroLight Training LLCCalls involving mental health challenges are rapidly increasing & agencies are adopting a more proactive response. This one-stop class provides the base of knowledge needed to be combined with active exposure to calls. Students will be shown how to define and recognize various mental illnesses. We will cover suicidal ideation, the four common types of suicidal callers, and suicide by cop. Several calls will give students practice in utilizing the active listening skills wheel, caution phrases, the REACCT model, the behavioral change stairway, and the four triggers of the SAFE model. Class is appropriate for seasoned telecommunicators, the new, as well as those dedicated to mental health-related call-taking.These classes were carefully selected from HeroLight's 28-course catalog to meet the broad needs of the region, with a focus on trying to reduce potential liability while providing excellent care and resources for our citizens
MGT-318 PIO All Hazards Read more about MGT-318 PIO All Hazards Starts: Wed, 05/20/2026 - 08:00 Ends: Fri, 05/01/2026 - 17:00 Venue: Other Venue Description: Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 402 Charles Zahn Jr, Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401. Details: MGT-318 TEEX Online Registration System Link:https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT318&S=470Class ID:FP-MGT318-470Course Name:Public Information in an All-Hazards IncidentDelivery Method:FaceToFaceDate/Time:05/19/2026 - 05/20/2026Location:Solomon P. Ortiz Center Kleberg Room 402 Charles Zahn Jr. Drive Corpus Christi Texas 78401Division:Emergency Services Training Institute (ESTI)Course Length:16 HoursPrice:$0.00 per participantIf you received a message ACTION REQUIRED, please read carefully.For Participants Under 18: Fill out the Consent form below and upload it to your student portal to be changed from Prospective to Enrolled.Consent for Medical Treatment of a MinorFor Non-US Citizens: Upon registration, non-U.S. citizens will be screened by the TEEX Export Control Office Enrolling in a DHS/FEMA-funded course, you must also complete a DHS Foreign National Screening Request Form and obtain secondary approval through the NERRTC Office to attend the training.You will be contacted by a member of TEEX Staff with your next steps to complete the forms. DHS/FEMA approval process for Non-US Citizens takes 45 days, therefore if you enroll into a class within 45 days of the start date you will not be able to attend the course. Texas HB 33 (2025) requires various public entities, especially law enforcement agencies, public/charter schools, and municipalities, to enhance school safety through mandatory training, better emergency plans (EOPs), specific equipment (like ballistic shields), improved communication, and mental health support, with Public Information Officers (PIOs) needing certification by 2026, all aimed at better active shooter response and prevention, notes the Texas Legislature Online, Armor Exchange, Policy Engage, and Legiscan.Who Must Comply? • Law Enforcement: Municipal Police, Sheriff's Offices, Constables, School Police, and the Department of Public Safety (DPS). • Educational Entities: Public School Districts, Charter Schools, and Public Junior Colleges. • Municipalities: City governments. • Emergency Services: EMS providers. • Public Information Officers (PIOs): Employed by the above entities.Key Requirements & Actions: • Training & Drills: Mandatory for law enforcement, with ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) certification for shield-carrying officers. • Emergency Plans (EOPs): Develop/update multi-hazard plans, security reviews, and incident reporting procedures. • Equipment: Ballistic shields (Level III+ or IV) for ALERRT-certified officers. • Communications: PIOs must get emergency communication certification from TDEM by Sept 1, 2026. • Mutual Aid: Enter agreements for coordinated response. • Mental Health: Develop support systems for responders and students. • Grants: Law enforcement can apply for grants to meet these new standards.In essence, any agency involved in public safety or operating schools in Texas needs to implement significant changes to align with HB 33's comprehensive safety mandates. MGT-318 PIO Poster 0519-202026 Ortiz Center_0.pdf
MGT-318 PIO All Hazards Read more about MGT-318 PIO All Hazards Starts: Tue, 05/19/2026 - 08:00 Ends: Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:00 Venue: Other Venue Description: Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 402 Charles Zahn Jr, Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401. Details: Class InformationMGT-318 TEEX Online Registration System Link:https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT318&S=470 Class ID:FP-MGT318-470Course Name:Public Information in an All-Hazards IncidentDelivery Method:FaceToFaceDate/Time:05/19/2026 - 05/20/2026Location:Solomon P. Ortiz Center Kleberg Room 402 Charles Zahn Jr. Drive Corpus Christi Texas 78401Division:Emergency Services Training Institute (ESTI)Course Length:16 HoursPrice:$0.00 per participantIf you received a message ACTION REQUIRED, please read carefully.For Participants Under 18: Fill out the Consent form below and upload it to your student portal to be changed from Prospective to Enrolled.Consent for Medical Treatment of a MinorFor Non-US Citizens: Upon registration, non-U.S. citizens will be screened by the TEEX Export Control Office Enrolling in a DHS/FEMA-funded course, you must also complete a DHS Foreign National Screening Request Form and obtain secondary approval through the NERRTC Office to attend the training.You will be contacted by a member of TEEX Staff with your next steps to complete the forms. DHS/FEMA approval process for Non-US Citizens takes 45 days, therefore if you enroll into a class within 45 days of the start date you will not be able to attend the course. Texas HB 33 (2025) requires various public entities, especially law enforcement agencies, public/charter schools, and municipalities, to enhance school safety through mandatory training, better emergency plans (EOPs), specific equipment (like ballistic shields), improved communication, and mental health support, with Public Information Officers (PIOs) needing certification by 2026, all aimed at better active shooter response and prevention, notes the Texas Legislature Online, Armor Exchange, Policy Engage, and Legiscan.Who Must Comply? • Law Enforcement: Municipal Police, Sheriff's Offices, Constables, School Police, and the Department of Public Safety (DPS). • Educational Entities: Public School Districts, Charter Schools, and Public Junior Colleges. • Municipalities: City governments. • Emergency Services: EMS providers. • Public Information Officers (PIOs): Employed by the above entities.Key Requirements & Actions: • Training & Drills: Mandatory for law enforcement, with ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) certification for shield-carrying officers. • Emergency Plans (EOPs): Develop/update multi-hazard plans, security reviews, and incident reporting procedures. • Equipment: Ballistic shields (Level III+ or IV) for ALERRT-certified officers. • Communications: PIOs must get emergency communication certification from TDEM by Sept 1, 2026. • Mutual Aid: Enter agreements for coordinated response. • Mental Health: Develop support systems for responders and students. • Grants: Law enforcement can apply for grants to meet these new standards.In essence, any agency involved in public safety or operating schools in Texas needs to implement significant changes to align with HB 33's comprehensive safety mandates. MGT-318 PIO Poster 0519-202026 Ortiz Center.pdf
Active Attack Integrated Response Course Train-the-Trainer Read more about Active Attack Integrated Response Course Train-the-Trainer Starts: Fri, 03/13/2026 - 08:00 Ends: Fri, 03/13/2026 - 17:00 Venue: Other Venue Description: Del Mar College Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78405 Details: Register Here: Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training: Active Attack Integrated Response Course Train-the-Trainer CourseActive Attack Integrated Response CourseTrain-the-TrainerDatesMon Mar 09 - 13 (2026)LocationDel Mar College Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78405Hosting AgencyDel Mar College Regional Police AcademyPoint of ContactJohn Hornsby (jthornsby@yahoo.com / 361-728-2141)FundingAgency FundedDescriptionActive Attack Integrated Response Course (AAIR) Train-the-TrainerPrerequisite: Participants must be state-certified law enforcement, fire, Tele-communicator or EMS providers. EMS providers should be EMT-B certified (preferably EMT-I or EMT-P). Required Equipment: Good attitude, open mind, pen and paper, duty gear or training uniform.Recommended Equipment: Participants may wear their agency issued or approved uniform to class each session. This course is a hands-on training course and participants are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing for conducting practical exercises and scenarios. Fire and EMS personnel do not need to bring bunker gear. Department or agency issued or personal weapons, both primary and secondary, are not required for this course. Officers are responsible for properly securing their weapons during the training course and should follow agency policy. A lockable storage container will be available on-site to secure handguns during the practical exercise portion of the course. Handguns must remain in a secure holster to be stored in the provided lockable container. Ammunition, weapon magazines, batons, electronic control devices, knives, and pepper spray are not allowed in the training area at any time during the course. Duty radios for use in train-ups and scenarios is strongly encouraged. This allows each individual to work with their equipment they’ll be using in an actual incident as well as it tests interoperability of the system once multiple agencies are on scene.Description: The Active Attack Integrated Response Train-the-Trainer Course (AAIR) is a 40 hour performance level direct delivery course designed to improve integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communicator and emergency medical services (EMS) in active attack / shooter events. The course provides law enforcement officers with key medical skills based on tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) guidelines, which can be used at the point of injury (POI) to increase survivability of victims. The course also provides a model framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to integrate responses during an active attack / shooter event through the rescue task force concept. This course has been designed to improve the safety and survivability of victims of active attack / shooter events and increase the effectiveness, coordination, and resource integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communications and EMS when responding to these events.
Active Attack Integrated Response Course Train-the-Trainer Read more about Active Attack Integrated Response Course Train-the-Trainer Starts: Thu, 03/12/2026 - 08:00 Ends: Thu, 03/12/2026 - 17:00 Venue: Other Venue Description: Del Mar College Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78405 Details: Register Here: Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training: Active Attack Integrated Response Course Train-the-TrainerCourseActive Attack Integrated Response CourseTrain-the-TrainerDatesMon Mar 09 - 13 (2026)LocationDel Mar College Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78405Hosting AgencyDel Mar College Regional Police AcademyPoint of ContactJohn Hornsby (jthornsby@yahoo.com / 361-728-2141)FundingAgency FundedDescriptionActive Attack Integrated Response Course (AAIR) Train-the-TrainerPrerequisite: Participants must be state-certified law enforcement, fire, Tele-communicator or EMS providers. EMS providers should be EMT-B certified (preferably EMT-I or EMT-P). Required Equipment: Good attitude, open mind, pen and paper, duty gear or training uniform.Recommended Equipment: Participants may wear their agency issued or approved uniform to class each session. This course is a hands-on training course and participants are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing for conducting practical exercises and scenarios. Fire and EMS personnel do not need to bring bunker gear. Department or agency issued or personal weapons, both primary and secondary, are not required for this course. Officers are responsible for properly securing their weapons during the training course and should follow agency policy. A lockable storage container will be available on-site to secure handguns during the practical exercise portion of the course. Handguns must remain in a secure holster to be stored in the provided lockable container. Ammunition, weapon magazines, batons, electronic control devices, knives, and pepper spray are not allowed in the training area at any time during the course. Duty radios for use in train-ups and scenarios is strongly encouraged. This allows each individual to work with their equipment they’ll be using in an actual incident as well as it tests interoperability of the system once multiple agencies are on scene.Description: The Active Attack Integrated Response Train-the-Trainer Course (AAIR) is a 40 hour performance level direct delivery course designed to improve integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communicator and emergency medical services (EMS) in active attack / shooter events. The course provides law enforcement officers with key medical skills based on tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) guidelines, which can be used at the point of injury (POI) to increase survivability of victims. The course also provides a model framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to integrate responses during an active attack / shooter event through the rescue task force concept. This course has been designed to improve the safety and survivability of victims of active attack / shooter events and increase the effectiveness, coordination, and resource integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communications and EMS when responding to these events.
Active Attack Integrated Response Course Train-the-Trainer Read more about Active Attack Integrated Response Course Train-the-Trainer Starts: Wed, 03/11/2026 - 08:00 Ends: Wed, 03/11/2026 - 17:00 Venue: Other Venue Description: Del Mar College Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78405 Details: Register Here: Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training: Active Attack Integrated Response Course Train-the-Trainer <small>on Mar 09, 2026</small>CourseActive Attack Integrated Response CourseTrain-the-TrainerDatesMon Mar 09 - 13 (2026)LocationDel Mar College Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78405Hosting AgencyDel Mar College Regional Police AcademyPoint of ContactJohn Hornsby (jthornsby@yahoo.com / 361-728-2141)FundingAgency FundedDescriptionActive Attack Integrated Response Course (AAIR) Train-the-TrainerPrerequisite: Participants must be state-certified law enforcement, fire, Tele-communicator or EMS providers. EMS providers should be EMT-B certified (preferably EMT-I or EMT-P). Required Equipment: Good attitude, open mind, pen and paper, duty gear or training uniform.Recommended Equipment: Participants may wear their agency issued or approved uniform to class each session. This course is a hands-on training course and participants are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing for conducting practical exercises and scenarios. Fire and EMS personnel do not need to bring bunker gear. Department or agency issued or personal weapons, both primary and secondary, are not required for this course. Officers are responsible for properly securing their weapons during the training course and should follow agency policy. A lockable storage container will be available on-site to secure handguns during the practical exercise portion of the course. Handguns must remain in a secure holster to be stored in the provided lockable container. Ammunition, weapon magazines, batons, electronic control devices, knives, and pepper spray are not allowed in the training area at any time during the course. Duty radios for use in train-ups and scenarios is strongly encouraged. This allows each individual to work with their equipment they’ll be using in an actual incident as well as it tests interoperability of the system once multiple agencies are on scene.Description: The Active Attack Integrated Response Train-the-Trainer Course (AAIR) is a 40 hour performance level direct delivery course designed to improve integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communicator and emergency medical services (EMS) in active attack / shooter events. The course provides law enforcement officers with key medical skills based on tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) guidelines, which can be used at the point of injury (POI) to increase survivability of victims. The course also provides a model framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to integrate responses during an active attack / shooter event through the rescue task force concept. This course has been designed to improve the safety and survivability of victims of active attack / shooter events and increase the effectiveness, coordination, and resource integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communications and EMS when responding to these events.
Active Attack Integrated Response Course Train-the-Trainer Read more about Active Attack Integrated Response Course Train-the-Trainer Starts: Tue, 03/10/2026 - 08:00 Ends: Tue, 03/10/2026 - 17:00 Venue: Other Venue Description: Del Mar College Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78405 Details: Register Here: Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training: Active Attack Integrated Response Course Train-the-Trainer <small>on Mar 09, 2026</small>CourseActive Attack Integrated Response CourseTrain-the-TrainerDatesMon Mar 09 - 13 (2026)LocationDel Mar College Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78405Hosting AgencyDel Mar College Regional Police AcademyPoint of ContactJohn Hornsby (jthornsby@yahoo.com / 361-728-2141)FundingAgency FundedDescriptionActive Attack Integrated Response Course (AAIR) Train-the-TrainerPrerequisite: Participants must be state-certified law enforcement, fire, Tele-communicator or EMS providers. EMS providers should be EMT-B certified (preferably EMT-I or EMT-P). Required Equipment: Good attitude, open mind, pen and paper, duty gear or training uniform.Recommended Equipment: Participants may wear their agency issued or approved uniform to class each session. This course is a hands-on training course and participants are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing for conducting practical exercises and scenarios. Fire and EMS personnel do not need to bring bunker gear. Department or agency issued or personal weapons, both primary and secondary, are not required for this course. Officers are responsible for properly securing their weapons during the training course and should follow agency policy. A lockable storage container will be available on-site to secure handguns during the practical exercise portion of the course. Handguns must remain in a secure holster to be stored in the provided lockable container. Ammunition, weapon magazines, batons, electronic control devices, knives, and pepper spray are not allowed in the training area at any time during the course. Duty radios for use in train-ups and scenarios is strongly encouraged. This allows each individual to work with their equipment they’ll be using in an actual incident as well as it tests interoperability of the system once multiple agencies are on scene.Description: The Active Attack Integrated Response Train-the-Trainer Course (AAIR) is a 40 hour performance level direct delivery course designed to improve integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communicator and emergency medical services (EMS) in active attack / shooter events. The course provides law enforcement officers with key medical skills based on tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) guidelines, which can be used at the point of injury (POI) to increase survivability of victims. The course also provides a model framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to integrate responses during an active attack / shooter event through the rescue task force concept. This course has been designed to improve the safety and survivability of victims of active attack / shooter events and increase the effectiveness, coordination, and resource integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communications and EMS when responding to these events.
Active Attack Integrated Response Course Train-the-Trainer Read more about Active Attack Integrated Response Course Train-the-Trainer Starts: Mon, 03/09/2026 - 08:00 Ends: Mon, 03/09/2026 - 17:00 Venue: Other Venue Description: Del Mar College Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78405 Details: Class Information & DetailsRegister Here: Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training: Active Attack Integrated Response Course Train-the-Trainer <small>on Mar 09, 2026</small>CourseActive Attack Integrated Response CourseTrain-the-TrainerDatesMon Mar 09 - 13 (2026)LocationDel Mar College Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78405Hosting AgencyDel Mar College Regional Police AcademyPoint of ContactJohn Hornsby (jthornsby@yahoo.com / 361-728-2141)FundingAgency FundedDescriptionActive Attack Integrated Response Course (AAIR) Train-the-TrainerPrerequisite: Participants must be state-certified law enforcement, fire, Tele-communicator or EMS providers. EMS providers should be EMT-B certified (preferably EMT-I or EMT-P). Required Equipment: Good attitude, open mind, pen and paper, duty gear or training uniform.Recommended Equipment: Participants may wear their agency issued or approved uniform to class each session. This course is a hands-on training course and participants are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing for conducting practical exercises and scenarios. Fire and EMS personnel do not need to bring bunker gear. Department or agency issued or personal weapons, both primary and secondary, are not required for this course. Officers are responsible for properly securing their weapons during the training course and should follow agency policy. A lockable storage container will be available on-site to secure handguns during the practical exercise portion of the course. Handguns must remain in a secure holster to be stored in the provided lockable container. Ammunition, weapon magazines, batons, electronic control devices, knives, and pepper spray are not allowed in the training area at any time during the course. Duty radios for use in train-ups and scenarios is strongly encouraged. This allows each individual to work with their equipment they’ll be using in an actual incident as well as it tests interoperability of the system once multiple agencies are on scene.Description: The Active Attack Integrated Response Train-the-Trainer Course (AAIR) is a 40 hour performance level direct delivery course designed to improve integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communicator and emergency medical services (EMS) in active attack / shooter events. The course provides law enforcement officers with key medical skills based on tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) guidelines, which can be used at the point of injury (POI) to increase survivability of victims. The course also provides a model framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to integrate responses during an active attack / shooter event through the rescue task force concept. This course has been designed to improve the safety and survivability of victims of active attack / shooter events and increase the effectiveness, coordination, and resource integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communications and EMS when responding to these events.