Step Up Texas presents TRAUMA INFORMED CARE: Course Description: Unaddressed traumatic experiences are associated with long-term behavioral and physical health issues. In this course we learn the damaging effects of trauma on the brain and body, how to be resilient in the face of trauma, and how to extend that resiliency to our fellow officers and the communities […]
Required for all newly promoted supervisors, this course teaches the basics for making the transition from line oàcer to supervisor. Upon completion of the class, students will be able to set up and manage a counseling session and be able to recognize the major symptoms of burnout in their employees. Students will also be able […]
*Required for MHO certification. One requirement to certify currently TCOLE appointed jailers, peace officers, and Justices of Peace to be a resource for other officers or agencies statewide who are responding to a mental health crisis and may need aid navigating the area resources and state statutes. There is a required knowledge check for registrants. […]
Required of all Peace Officers first licensed on or after 04/01/2018 within 2 years of licensing date – unless course was included in BPOC, and every four year cycle thereafter until Intermediate Proficiency Certification; and for those Peace Officers/JPs that want to pursue an MHO certification. This course discusses history and implementation of crisis intervention; familiarity with […]