Upcoming Trainings

Basic CC Course (TCOLE 1121)

  • → 7/13-31/2026 / Tyler, TX
  • Jail Mental Health Officer Training Course

  • → 9/14-18/2025 / 8am-5pm / Denison, TX
  • Training Opportunities

  • TCOLE #1121 Basic County Corrections Course

    Training Hours: 120 TCOLE Hours

    Cost: This training is available at NO COST.

    Date: July 13 - July 31, 2026
    TCOLE Exam - August 4, 2026

    Time: 8:00am–5:00pm

    Location:
    TJC West Campus
    1530 S SW Loop 323
    Tyler, TX 75701

    For Questions:
    Aimee Crockett, Lieutenant, Smith County
    (903) 590-2808
    acrockett@smith-county.com

    To Register:
    Email acrockett@smith-county.com and provide the following:
    Name
    PID
    Agency
    Student Email
    Agency Contact and Email

  • Jail Mental Health Officer (TCOLE 5900)

    This course is designed to certify the student (detention officer) as a jail mental health officer. In a jail setting, a JMHO typically serves a liaison between the jail and the court and medical/mental health providers. They are generally called upon to assist in deescalating persons in mental crisis.

    Registration is open to all TCOLE certified detention officers currently working for a law enforcement agency.

    Training Hours: 40

    Cost: FREE

    Date: September 14-18, 2026

    Location:
    Texoma Regional Police Academy
    (Grayson College)
    501 McCullum
    Denison, Texas

    For Questions:
    Captain Sarah Bigham
    bighams@co.grayson.tx.us

    Assistant Chief Nathan Ervin
    nathan.ervin@co.cooke.tx.us

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