COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Texas law enforcement professionals are required to complete the TCOLE 3189 Legislative Updates course each training cycle. This course provides critical updates on new and amended laws passed by the Texas Legislature affecting law enforcement duties, criminal procedures, and civil liberties.
Course Overview
- TCOLE Course #: 3189
- Title: Legislative Updates for Texas Peace Officers
- Credit Hours: 4
- Cycle Requirement: Required for all peace officers once every training cycle (2025–2027)
- New criminal statutes
- Updates to existing penal codes
- Changes to arrest and detention procedures
- Legislative impacts on officer responsibilities
- Policy and procedural implications
SPECIAL NOTES:
Dress for this course is business casual. Students should wear their uniform or a topic appropriate professional dress style for their final presentation.
A laptop is required for this course. It must have Microsoft Word and Power Point on it and the ability to connect to Wi-Fi.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Wendy Sheriff retired from the Garland Police Department after 28 years of service. Wendy has held the positions of Patrol Officer, Neighborhood Patrol Officer, School Resource Officer, Sexual Assault and Family Violence Detective and Homeless Liaison Officer. Wendy also served as an Adjunct Professor for Dallas College Law Enforcement. Wendy is a Master Peace Officer and is a licensed Advanced Instructor. Wendy is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management and Mental Health. Wendy is a US Army Veteran, having served for nine years with tours in Panama, Honduras, Germany, Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
