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.
Learning Objectives: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.
Instructor: Chris Bratton, Tim McCurley
- Oct8, 2026Thu
2026 Pre-Employment Background Investigations, Tyler Junior College LE Academy 10/8-9/26
Available Seats: 31 of 50
Cost: $370.00
Credit Hours: 16
Dates:
October 8, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
October 9, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation:Tyler Junior College Law Enforcement Academy (50) map
Regional Training Development Complex
1530 S SW Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701Room: Room 104
PEB Course Materials - Nov18, 2026Wed
2026 Pre-Employment Background Investigations, Waxahachie 11/18-19/26
Available Seats: 12 of 36
Cost: $370.00
Credit Hours: 16
Dates:
November 18, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
November 19, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation:Waxahachie Police Department (32-34) map
PEB Course Materials
Training Room (off the front lobby of PD)
630 Farley St
Waxahachie , TX 75165 - Feb3, 2027Wed
2027 Pre-Employment Background Investigations, Bryan, 2/3-4/27
Available Seats: 30 of 30
Cost: $370.00
Credit Hours: 16
Dates:
February 3, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
February 4, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation:Bryan Police Department (30) map
303 E 29th
Bryan, TX 77803 - May11, 2027Tue
2027 Pre-Employment Background Investigations, Longview, 5/11-12/27
Available Seats: 35 of 35
Cost: $370.00
Credit Hours: 16
Dates:
May 11, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 12, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation:Longview Police Department (60) map
518 West South Street
Longview, TX 75601 - Aug17, 2027Tue
2027 Pre-Employment Background Investigations, Weatherford, 8/17-18/27
Available Seats: 30 of 30
Cost: $370.00
Credit Hours: 16
Dates:
August 17, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 18, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation:Weatherford Public Safety Building map
614 Fort Worth Hwy.
Weatherford, TX 76086 - Nov9, 2027Tue
2027 Pre-Employment Background Investigations, Fredericksburg, 11/9-10/27
Available Seats: 35 of 35
Cost: $370.00
Credit Hours: 16
Dates:
November 9, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
November 10, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation:Fredericksburg Police Dept (50) – City Hall map
2818 East U.S. Highway 290
Fredericksburg, TX 78624