Officers who were certified on or after January 1, 1987 and who wish to obtain an Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate, must complete the following classes:
Child Abuse Prevention and Investigation
Students will recognize child abuse theories and components of good parenting; identify characteristics of neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse; and explain Texas laws and legal issues related to child abuse and neglect. (TCLEOSE # 2105)
Crime Scene Search
The student will identify objectives, preparation, and procedures for searching a crime scene; diagram crime scene sketches and identify their relationship to photographs; and identify and classify fingerprints, types of impressions, and techniques for locating and developing impressions. (TCLEOSE # 2106)
Use of Force
Study of the use of force including psychological and emotional factors, “use of force” factors, force options, and deadly force. Also includes legal issues such as civil rights complaints, governmental liability, court decisions, and vicarious liability. (TCLEOSE # 2107)
Arrest, Search, & Seizure
Topics include probable cause, detention and arrest, exceptions to search warrant requirements, search warrant principles and preparation including documentation and components of a probable cause affidavit, suppression hearings, and civil liability. (TCLEOSE # 2108)
Spanish for Law Enforcement
This course is primarily designed to give the student the tools necessary to hear some words or phrases that could signal a threat and to respond verbally in situations where one or more subjects need to be controlled for the safety of the officer, the subject(s) and bystanders. (TCLEOSE # 2109)