New Supervisor’s Course

Every law enforcement supervisor in Texas is required to complete a TCOLE-approved new supervisor’s course in accordance with the requirements set out in 1701.352 of the Occupations Code. This course must be completed no earlier than one year before being appointed as a supervisor and not later than one year after that appointment. This course meets the requirements of the Occupations Code and the TCOLE-designed course standards.

This is a 32-hour course presented over three days. The course will provide instruction that is both philosophical and practical, with discussions, question-and-answer sessions, readings, video instruction, and case studies as presentation methods. The course is designed for all officers who have been or will be assigned to their first supervisory role within their agencies. The course contains information on the role and responsibilities of the law enforcement supervisor, with a heavy emphasis on leadership development.

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

• Be familiar with the role and responsibilities of the law enforcement supervisor.
• Discuss the values, ethics, and principles associated with serving as a supervisor.
• Describe various communication and leadership components to be utilized.
• Define the fundamentals of counseling, planning and organizing, and organizational culture.
• Identify main issues associated with civil and legal liability, civil rights, racial sensitivity, cultural diversity, and special investigative topics.
• Recognize specific leadership components and motivational factors for employees.

Instructor: Billy Tidwell