TERMS; VACANCY. September 1, 2019. 1701.351. LICENSE REQUIRED. 1, eff. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. USE OF PERSONAL EQUIPMENT. 1701.660. 1, eff. 1172 (H.B. 1938), Sec. (c) The training program shall include 80 hours of instruction designed to: (1) emphasize strategies for preventing school shootings and for securing the safety of potential victims of school shootings; (2) educate a trainee about legal issues relating to the duties of peace officers and the use of force or deadly force in the protection of others; (3) introduce the trainee to effective law enforcement strategies and techniques; (4) improve the trainee's proficiency with a handgun; and. 3389), Sec. (h) As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall establish a statewide comprehensive education and training program on racial profiling for officers licensed under this chapter. Sec. 1701.704. 7), Sec. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) the number of epinephrine auto-injector doses administered to the person. Section 201 et seq. 1172 (H.B. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2011. 1, eff. This subchapter does not waive governmental immunity from suit or liability. USE OF TECHNOLOGY. (h) To the extent of a conflict between this section and any other law, this section controls. Sec. Evelyn Guardado, 24, went missing shortly after 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 31, after leaving the GEO Group Incorporated Correctional Facility where she is employed. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 3, eff. (n) As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall require an officer to complete a statewide education and training program on de-escalation techniques to facilitate interaction with members of the public, including techniques for limiting the use of force resulting in bodily injury. EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE. Sept. 1, 1999. Sec. A probation or corrections officer has different powers than a traditional police officer. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 9, eff. September 1, 2017. (d) A certificate issued under this section expires on the first anniversary of the date the certificate was issued. 24.001(32), eff. Sec. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1701.551. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). (b) To provide the necessary information for an allocation of money under Subsection (a), a local law enforcement agency must report to the comptroller not later than November 1 of the preceding calendar year: (1) the number of agency positions described by Subsection (a)(2) authorized as of January 1 of the year the report is due; (2) the number of agency positions described by Subsection (a)(2) filled as of January 1 of the year the report is due; (3) the percentage of the money received by the agency under Subsection (a) pursuant to the allocation made by the comptroller on or before March 1 of the year preceding the year in which the report is due that was used by the agency before the date of the allocation made by the comptroller under Subsection (a) on or before March 1 of the year the report is due; (4) the number of training hours received during the 12-month or approximately 12-month period described by Subdivision (3) that were funded by money received by the agency pursuant to the allocation made by the comptroller on or before March 1 of the year preceding the year in which the report is due; and. 1951), Sec. (5) is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a law enforcement labor union. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. OSS Academy courses are recognized by more Peace Officer Standards and Training boards and correctional associations than any other online training provider. 1701.651. (b) A person who appoints an officer or county jailer licensed by the commission shall notify the commission not later than the 30th day after the date of the appointment. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. The report must be submitted by the head or the designee not later than the seventh business day after the date the license holder: (1) resigns, retires, is terminated, or separates from the agency; and. September 1, 2015. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1701.001. (2) if the deputy constable requests a waiver because of hardship and the commission determines that a hardship exists. (b) The commission shall administer the training program and shall issue a certificate of firearms proficiency to each county jailer the commission determines has successfully completed the program. 1701.102. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. 1.01, eff. 1701.315. 3389), Sec. 18, eff. An officer shall complete the program not later than the second anniversary of the date the officer is licensed under this chapter unless the officer completes the program as part of the officer's basic training course. September 1, 2009. 2677), Sec. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (c) The commission shall accredit telecommunicator training programs that fulfill the minimum requirements for a telecommunicator. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. The program established under the memorandum of understanding must provide instruction in: (1) legal limitations on the use of firearms and on the powers and authority of the officers; (3) firearms safety and maintenance; and. Money received under this section is subject to audit by the comptroller. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. (c) The commission shall reactivate a peace officer's license after a break in employment if the former license holder: (1) completed at least 10 years of full-time service as a peace officer in good standing before the break in employment; (A) an online or in-person supplemental peace officer course of not more than 120 hours; and. officer, federal special investigator, employee or official of a correctional facility, 1172 (H.B. (c) The commission by rule shall establish a written enforcement plan that provides notice of the specific ranges of penalties that apply to specific alleged violations and the criteria by which the commission determines the amount of a proposed administrative penalty. September 1, 2015. 3389), Sec. Sec. Sec. The commission may commission certified peace officers as investigators employed by the commission for the limited purpose of assisting the commission in administering this chapter. 1397), Sec. 4170), Sec. May 18, 2013. ( 830.3 [a]) Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. A veteran who has completed at least two years active military service and been discharged under honorable conditions, or an applicant who has earned an associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college will start as a Correctional Officer IV, pay level 4, $3,776.91 per month. (d) Before adopting and distributing any curriculum under this section, the commission shall provide a 30-day period for public comment. 1701.151. 627 (S.B. 1, eff. The term does not include a security officer employed by a private security company that contracts with this state or a political subdivision of this state to provide security services for the entity. September 1, 2009. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1234 (H.B. 9, eff. 399 (S.B. 855, Sec. For expiration of Subsections (b-1) and (b-2), see Subsection (b-2). The commission may establish reasonable and necessary fees for the administration of this chapter, including reasonable and necessary fees for the administration of Section 1701.257. 1093 (H.B. The training program must consist of at least four hours of classroom instruction and practical training, developed and approved by the commission, that addresses: (1) handling canine-related calls, anticipating unplanned encounters with canines, and using humane methods and tools in handling canine encounters; (2) recognizing and understanding canine behavior; (4) canine conflict avoidance and de-escalation; (5) use of force continuum principles in relation to canines; (6) using nonlethal methods, tools, and resources to avoid and defend against a canine attack; and. September 1, 2007. 1234 (H.B. (a) The commission, in consultation with the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System, shall develop a model court security curriculum for court security officers, as required by Chapter 158, Government Code, and provide the curriculum to any training program the commission approves to provide training to court security officers. The court shall set the matter for hearing not earlier than 10 days after written notice of the appeal is given to the commission and the commission's attorney. (f) The commission may present awards relating to not more than a total of 20 incidents and accomplishments each year. May 18, 2013. 1849), Sec. 3389), Sec. 3389), Sec. A constable who does not comply with this section forfeits the office and the attorney general shall institute a quo warranto proceeding under Chapter 66, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, to remove the constable from office. An officer shall complete the program not later than the second anniversary of the date the officer is licensed under this chapter unless the officer completes the program as part of the officer's basic training course. September 1, 2011. (a) The commission by rule shall adopt procedures to: (1) ensure the timely and accurate reporting by agencies and persons licensed under this chapter of information related to training programs offered under this subchapter, including procedures for creating training records for license holders; and. Sec. 593), Sec. Step 1: Visit the New Mexico Corrections Department offender search page. 11), Sec. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 35(1), eff. (2) "Epinephrine auto-injector" means a disposable medical drug delivery device that contains a premeasured single dose of epinephrine intended for use to treat anaphylaxis. BODY WORN CAMERA RECORDINGS; REQUEST FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL DECISION. 1701.003. September 1, 2017. September 1, 2011. (a) The commission shall develop a peer support network for law enforcement officers. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) The commission may revoke a license issued under this chapter to an officer elected under the Texas Constitution only if the officer is convicted of: (2) a criminal offense directly involving the person's duties as an officer. (5) that the agency has complied with the requirements of this section regarding the use of any money received by the agency pursuant to the allocation made by the comptroller on or before March 1 of the year preceding the year in which the report is due. (a) Proceedings for a disciplinary action are governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code. 655 (H.B. Sept. 1, 2001. subsection. June 17, 2005. Statutes Title 8, Offenses Against Public Administration; Chapter 38, Obstructing Governmental Operation; Section 38.14, Taking or Attempting to Take Weapon From Peace Officer, Federal Special Investigator, Employee or Official of Correctional Facility, Parole Officer, Community Supervision and Corrections Department Officer, or Commissioned Security Officer. (2) "Custody" means the detention, arrest, or confinement of an adult offender, the detention of a juvenile offender, or the commitment of a juvenile offender to a correctional facility or juvenile facility. 1, eff. Redesignated from Occupations Code, Section 1701.258 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (C) is compensated by a political subdivision of this state at least at the minimum wage and is entitled to all employee benefits offered to a peace officer or telecommunicator, as applicable, by the political subdivision. (c) The attorney general or the district or county attorney shall represent the commission in the appeal. (f-1) A qualified handgun instructor may collect a reasonable fee for the purpose of evaluating a demonstration of weapons proficiency under this section. 1172 (H.B. (5) is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled commission meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the commission. employee or official of a correctional facility, parole officer, community supervision (3) passes an examination administered by the commission that is designed to test the person's: (A) knowledge and recognition of the characteristics and symptoms of mental illness, mental retardation, and mental disabilities; and. CANINE ENCOUNTER TRAINING PROGRAM. September 1, 2019. 1276, Sec. 1.03, eff. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) A person who completes an accredited training program under this section may, by letter to the commission, request a written acknowledgment from the commission that the person has met the minimum requirements for a telecommunicator as determined by the commission.