TCOLE (TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT) LICENSING EXAM
BASIC JAILERS COURSE TCOLE EXAM AND STUDYGUIDE
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TCOLE (TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT)
LICENSING EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL
EXAM
TCOLE Mission - ANSWER: to establish and enforce standards to ensure that the
people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law enforcement,
corrections, and telecommunications personnel.
TCOLE - ANSWER: A state agency created by an act of the 59th legislature (SB 236)
which became effective on August 30, 1965.
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement - ANSWER: State agency that was created in
1965 by the 59th Legislature - SB 236 which became effective August 30, 1965.
Appropriations Act 1967 - ANSWER: Included the Commission and funded an
executive director and three staff members.
Authority/Powers of TCOLE - ANSWER: Establish minimum standards relating to
competence and reliability, including education, training, physical, mental and moral
standards for licensing as an officer.
How often does TCOLE meet? - ANSWER: Every two years
In it's infancy, where did TCOLE get its funding? - ANSWER: Private foundations and
federal grants
TCOLE requires state agencies that employs officers or jailers to - ANSWER: submit
reports and information
TCOLE reports to the _______________ and _______________ on the commission's
activities, with recommendations on matters under the commission's jurisdiction. -
ANSWER: Governor/Legislature
TCOLE is responsible for training _______________, _______________, and
_______________. - ANSWER: officers/jailers/telecommunicators
Who conducts TCOLE meetings? - ANSWER: Presiding Officer
Who conducts TCOLE meetings if the presiding officer is absent? - ANSWER: Assistant
presiding officer, secretary, most senior commissioner, or another commissioner
selected by vote, in that order.
A training provider applicant must use the ____________ _____________
_____________ and submit any required fee. - ANSWER: electronic application
process
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