Central Texas Police Academy

The Central Texas Police Academy (CTPA) was established in 1953 as the Texas Municipal Police School. The Academy offers four different routes to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer licensing as well as a number of other law enforcement trainings. All programs offered by the Texas Law Enforcement Extension Training program have been built on the 70-year foundation as the oldest statewide law enforcement extension training agency.

Basic Peace Officer

Training leading to Texas Basic Peace Officer licensing and continuing education

Emergency Communications

Prepares participants to perform successfully as a telecommunications call taker or dispatcher

Emergency Vehicle Operation

Hands-on training to enhance the ability to operate a vehicle during an emergency situation

Explosives and Ordnance

Hands-on training for law enforcement professionals

Firearms

Hands-on training for law enforcement professionals

Forensics and Investigations

A variety of forensic courses for investigative personnel

Law Enforcement

Specialized training courses for law enforcement officers

Law Enforcement Instructor

Hands-on professional development for law enforcement instructors

Law Enforcement Supervision

Skills training necessary to effectively supervise and lead your organization

Motorcycle Operations

Hands-on training that will enhance the ability to operate a motorcycle in a variety of situations

School Safety

Specialized training for student, faculty, staff and first responders

SWAT

Specialized training on breaching, explosives, and SWAT response for law enforcement

sUAS Drones

Prepares operators to integrate drones in public safety response

Traffic and Accident Investigator

Specialized training for professionals in the traffic and accident investigator role

Use of Force

Training on arrest and control tactics for law enforcement professionals

Certificate Programs

Contact Information

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News

Did you know? Through an agreement with Blinn College, cadets who complete the TEEX Basic Peace Officer Course can earn 20 hours of college credit toward an Associate in Applied Science degree.

Interested in receiving credit for one of our courses through another accredited and certified training body or your state’s Peace Officers Standards and Training commission (POST)? Contact us today!

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