Basic Peace Officer - Mirror

This comprehensive program is designed to prepare students for a career as a licensed peace office in the State of Texas. The program will begin with an overview of basic law enforcement principles and training, including physical fitness, criminal law, and officer safety. Students will then receive instruction in various specialized areas of law enforcement, including traffic enforcement, defensive tactics, firearms training, and investigations. The program offers both day and evening classes: day classes are held at the Wharton campus from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, while evening classes are held at the Richmond campus from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students must register for all courses as a semester block, as individual courses are not offered. A class average of 80% and a minimum grade of 80 pm exams are required to successfully complete the Basic Peace Office course and become eligible to take the state licensing examination.