TCOLE

Question 1

The mission of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, as a _________ State agency, is to establish and enforce standards to ensure that the people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law enforcement, corrections, and telecommunications personnel

Answer 1

regulatory

Question 2

The members of the commission are appointed for ______ terms with one member from each category going off the Commission each _____ ______

Answer 2

six-year; two-year period

Question 3

The commission meets every _ years to receive public comment on training and standards for officers, jailers, and telecommunicators

Answer 3

2

Question 4

The commission may enter into a contract with:

Answer 4

a law enforcement academy training provider; (LE academies)
a law enforcement association, distance education, or proprietary training provider; (SAC) or
an academic alternative training provide

Question 5

A continuing education course is any training course that is recognized by the commission, specifically:

Answer 5

legislatively required continuing education curricula and learning objectives developed by the commission;
training in excess of basic licensing course requirements;
training courses consistent with assigned duties; or
training not included in a basic licensing course.

Question 6

What may an individual not do under Chapter 219 concerning a licensing exam?

Answer 6

An individual may not take a licensing exam for a license they actively hold.

Question 7

commission shall give credit toward proficiency certification for successful completion of….

Answer 7

hours or degrees at accredited colleges and universities or for military service.

Question 8

The holder of a commission issued license or certificate can be sent notice of any hearing, or other action or matter before the commission at:

Answer 8

the address of the agency shown in commission records to have the holder under current or last appointment;
the address shown on the Texas driver’s license record of the holder;
the last known address on record with the commission; or
any other address requested by the holder in a written request to the executive director.

Question 9

Minimum age requirement:

Answer 9

for peace officers and public security officers, is 21 years of age; or 18 years of age if the applicant has received
an associate’s degree; or 60 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university; or
has received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least two years of active service;
for jailers and telecommunicators is 18 years of age;

Question 10

Minimum educational requirements:

Answer 10

has passed a general educational development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level;
holds a high school diploma; or
for enrollment purposes in a basic peace officer academy only, has an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least 24 months of active duty service.

Question 11

Has never been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ___ years

Answer 11

ten

Question 12

What is L1?

Answer 12

Statement of appointment

Question 13

What is a L2?

Answer 13

Declaration of the lack of any drug dependency or illegal drug use.

Question 14

What is a L3?

Answer 14

Declaration of psychological and emotional health

Question 15

What is F5?

Answer 15

Separation of Appointment

Question 16

What is required upon getting hired with another agency?

Answer 16

F5

Question 17

Upon receipt of the petition the executive director will refer the dispute to ________

Answer 17

the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)

Question 18

Each training unit is how long?

Answer 18

2 years

Question 19

Each training unit requires how many hours of continuing education?

Answer 19

40hours

Question 20

Each training cycle is how long?

Answer 20

4 years

Question 21

Each agency or entity that employs at least one peace officer or at least one firearms-certified jailer shall:

Answer 21

require each peace officer or firearm certified jailer that it employs to successfully complete the current firearms proficiency requirements at least once each calendar year for each type of firearm carried;

Question 22

The commission shall give credit toward proficiency certification for successful completion of hours or degrees at ________ ___ ___________or for military service

Answer 22

accredited colleges and universities

Question 23

To qualify for proficiency certificates, applicants must meet all the following proficiency requirements:

Answer 23

submit any required application currently prescribed by the commission, requested documentation, and any required fee

Question 24

A licensee must not have a suspension by the commission within how many years for proficiency certificates?

Answer 24

5

Question 25

An eligible examinee will be allowed _____ attempts to pass the examination.

Answer 25

three

Question 26

All attempts for an exam must be completed within ________ from the completion date of the licensing course

Answer 26

180 days

Question 27

Any remaining attempts for an exam become invalid on the

Answer 27

181st day

Question 28

The examinee must repeat the basic licensing course for the license sought if:

Answer 28

the examinee fails all three attempts to pass the licensing exam;
the examinee fails to complete all three attempts within 180 days from the completion date of the licensing course; or
the examinee is dismissed from an exam for cheating. If dismissed from an exam for cheating, all remaining attempts are invalidated.

Question 29

If an individual is not licensed within 2 years from the date of their successful completion of the licensing exam, the licensing goes into what status?

Answer 29

goes inactive

Question 30

In addition to any other action or penalty authorized by law, the commission may impose an _________ penalty against a law enforcement agency or governmental entity

Answer 30

administrative

Question 31

In determining total penalty amounts, the commission shall consider

Answer 31

the seriousness of the violation;
the respondent’s history of violations
the amount necessary to deter future violations;
efforts made by the respondent to correct the violation; and
any other matter that justice may require

Question 32

an answer must be filed not later than ______ after the date the respondent receives notice of the executive director’s petition or notice of violation.

Answer 32

20 days

Question 33

Failure to file a timely answer may result in the issuance of a ______ order.

Answer 33

default

Question 34

The commission may grant the default order or refer the case to _____ for a contested case hearing.

Answer 34

SOAH

Question 35

A licensee may surrender a license:

Answer 35

as part of an employee termination agreement;
as part of a plea bargain to a criminal charge;
as part of an agreed settlement to commission action; or
for any other reason.

Question 36

The license of a person charged with a felony and placed on community supervision shall be suspended for

Answer 36

30 years

Question 37

The license of a person convicted or placed on community supervision for any offense above the grade of Class C misdemeanor may be suspended for

Answer 37

10 years

Question 38

suspension based on a Class A misdemeanor shall be at least

Answer 38

120 days

Question 39

A suspension based on a Class B misdemeanor shall be at least

Answer 39

60 days

Question 40

The license of a person who fails to comply with legislative continuing education requirements may be suspended:

Answer 40

up to 90 days for first-time noncompliance; and
up to 180 days for 2nd time noncompliance

Question 41

Chapter 211 covers what?

Answer 41

Administration

Question 42

Within thirty ______, a licensee or person meeting the requirements of a licensee shall report to the commission:
any name change;
a permanent mailing address other than an agency address;
all subsequent address changes
an arrest, charge, or indictment for a criminal offense above the grade of Class C misdemeanor

Answer 42

(30) days

Question 43

Who is responsible for reporting information of an arrest or charge for an individual under 211.27?

Answer 43

Arresting law enforcement agency
The officer’s employer
The officer who was arrested

Question 44

A person is eligible to have the person’s PHOTO on the Memorial Monument if the person was______

Answer 44

none of the above

Question 45

What documents are required to have a name on the Memorial Monument?

Answer 45

certified copy of the Law Enforcement Agency incident report or other records;
certified copy of the Coroner’s report;
certified copy of statements of witnesses to the fatal incident;