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- Mar24, 2025Mon
2025 Pre-Employment Background Investigations - Dumas
Available Seats: 25 of 25
Cost: $370.00
Credit Hours:
Dates:
March 24, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
March 25, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation:Dumas Police Department (25) map
Dumas PD Conference Room
124 E. 7th
Dumas, TX 79029Rationale:
One of the most important issues in any police agency is the development and maintenance of a positive culture that is forward-looking and oriented toward the betterment of the community. This course focuses on best practices for conducting background investigations to ensure hiring the highest quality personnel best suited to work in the community. Information provided centers on sound investigative techniques that meet legal requirements for gathering and maintaining background information according to the EEOC.
Overview:This is a 16-hour course presented over two days. This course provides practical instruction through historical stories, legal case studies, and question-and-answer sessions. It is designed for supervisors and any officer involved in the background process.
Course Goals:At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:
- Identify necessary steps to conduct thorough background investigations.
- Describe the types of information that should and should not be collected and retained in background investigations.
- Define the legal requirements for conducting background investigations.
Chief Chris Bratton (ret.) has been a peace officer for over 50 years. After retiring from the Round Rock, Texas Police Department, he was the Police Chief for the Elgin, Texas Police Department. He has his bachelor's degree in the administration of law enforcement and his master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He is also a graduate of the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, LEMIT, and other executive leadership programs.
- Jul16, 2025Wed
2025 Pre-Employment Background Investigations - Harlingen
Available Seats: 35 of 35
Cost: $370.00
Credit Hours:
Dates:
July 16, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
July 17, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation:Harlingen Police Department (30-40) map
1018 Fair Park Blvd.
Harlingen, TX 78550Rationale:
One of the most important issues in any police agency is the development and maintenance of a positive culture that is forward-looking and oriented toward the betterment of the community. This course focuses on best practices for conducting background investigations to ensure hiring the highest quality personnel best suited to work in the community. Information provided centers on sound investigative techniques that meet legal requirements for gathering and maintaining background information according to the EEOC.
Overview:This is a 16-hour course presented over two days. This course provides practical instruction through historical stories, legal case studies, and question-and-answer sessions. It is designed for supervisors and any officer involved in the background process.
Course Goals:At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:
- Identify necessary steps to conduct thorough background investigations.
- Describe the types of information that should and should not be collected and retained in background investigations.
- Define the legal requirements for conducting background investigations.
Chief Chris Bratton (ret.) has been a peace officer for over 50 years. After retiring from the Round Rock, Texas Police Department, he was the Police Chief for the Elgin, Texas Police Department. He has his bachelor's degree in the administration of law enforcement and his master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He is also a graduate of the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, LEMIT, and other executive leadership programs.
- Aug11, 2025Mon
2025 Pre-Employment Background Investigations - Rosenberg
Available Seats: 35 of 35
Cost: $370.00
Credit Hours:
Dates:
August 11, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 12, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation:Rosenberg Police Department (40) map
Rosenberg Civic Center
3825 SH 36
Rosenberg, TX 77471Rationale:
One of the most important issues in any police agency is the development and maintenance of a positive culture that is forward-looking and oriented toward the betterment of the community. This course focuses on best practices for conducting background investigations to ensure hiring the highest quality personnel best suited to work in the community. Information provided centers on sound investigative techniques that meet legal requirements for gathering and maintaining background information according to the EEOC.
Overview:This is a 16-hour course presented over two days. This course provides practical instruction through historical stories, legal case studies, and question-and-answer sessions. It is designed for supervisors and any officer involved in the background process.
Course Goals:At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:
- Identify necessary steps to conduct thorough background investigations.
- Describe the types of information that should and should not be collected and retained in background investigations.
- Define the legal requirements for conducting background investigations.
Chief Chris Bratton (ret.) has been a peace officer for over 50 years. After retiring from the Round Rock, Texas Police Department, he was the Police Chief for the Elgin, Texas Police Department. He has his bachelor's degree in the administration of law enforcement and his master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He is also a graduate of the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, LEMIT, and other executive leadership programs.
- Oct8, 2025Wed
2025 Pre-Employment Background Investigations - Pasadena
Available Seats: 39 of 40
Cost: $370.00
Credit Hours:
Dates:
October 8, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
October 9, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation:Pasadena Police Department (68) map
Academy
6052 Genoa Red Bluff Rd
Pasadena, TX 77507Rationale:
One of the most important issues in any police agency is the development and maintenance of a positive culture that is forward-looking and oriented toward the betterment of the community. This course focuses on best practices for conducting background investigations to ensure hiring the highest quality personnel best suited to work in the community. Information provided centers on sound investigative techniques that meet legal requirements for gathering and maintaining background information according to the EEOC.
Overview:This is a 16-hour course presented over two days. This course provides practical instruction through historical stories, legal case studies, and question-and-answer sessions. It is designed for supervisors and any officer involved in the background process.
Course Goals:At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:
- Identify necessary steps to conduct thorough background investigations.
- Describe the types of information that should and should not be collected and retained in background investigations.
- Define the legal requirements for conducting background investigations.
Chief Chris Bratton (ret.) has been a peace officer for over 50 years. After retiring from the Round Rock, Texas Police Department, he was the Police Chief for the Elgin, Texas Police Department. He has his bachelor's degree in the administration of law enforcement and his master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He is also a graduate of the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, LEMIT, and other executive leadership programs.