WO University of Houston-Downtown

College of Public Service

CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING CENTER

BASIC PEACE OFFICER REGISTRATION PACKET

The Basic Peace Officer Course is designed to provide Cadets with preparatory training for the law enforcement profession. The Criminal Justice Training Center is dedicated to a blend of practical application and educational quality and has established a reputation of academic excellence . In order to be eligible to enter the Basic Peace Officer Certification Course you must comply with all the requirements as outlined .

Basic Peace Officer Licensing courses are conducted at the Commerce Street Building:

DAY COURSE Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

MORNING COURSE Monday- Friday; 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

AFTERNOON COURSE Monday - Friday; 1 :00 PM to 5:00 PM

NIGHT COURSE Monday - Thurs; 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Cadets are required to register online:

https://www,uh d,ed u/aca dem jcstpu bl jcserv ice Jcriroioal-i ustice-tra; oioa-center/Paaes/ Basjc-Peace-Otficer-Reau;rements,aspx

Cadets will create an online profile and make any subsequent payments on this site.

Cadets must download and complete both the application packet and the personal history statement provided.

Approximately six weeks prior to the class date, you will be responsible for turning in your completed Personal History Statement (PHS) for administrative review. The date for the PHS submission will be provided at the time of class registration.

Approximately two weeks prior to the class start date, a mandatory registration orientation will be held. The date for the orientation will be provided at the time of class registration.

All prospective Cadets must turn in all the required paperwork and attend the mandatory orientation. <NO EXCEPTIONS) will result inFailure to submit the required documentation removal from class roster and applicant will not be permitted to attend the requested program .

YOU MUST PROVIDE ALL COPIES AND BRING ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS COPY SERVICES WILL NOT BE PROVIDED AT ORIENTATION.

FINALAcceptance into the program is contingent upon CJTCDIRECTOR APPROVAL

As per TCOLE Rule 217.1, if you have any of the following, you cannot enter this Academy:

1. Any prior convictions for Felony Offense (No statute of limitation)

2. Any prior conviction for Class A Misdemeanor (No statute of limitation)

3. Any prior conviction of a Class B Misdemeanor (Within 10 years)

4. Any prior conviction of any offense of Family Violence (No statute of limitation)

5. Any open warrants , Class C Misdemeanor or above

6. A Texas Driver's License that is currently under Suspension, Revocation, or Cancellation

7. You must be a U.S. Citizen in order to be licensed by TCOLE

Acceptance into the course is contingent upon CJTC DIRECTOR APPROVAL along with

completion of all of the steps listed below:

To reserve a spot in a Basic Peace Officer Certification Course, you will need to complete the online registration and submit a NON-REFUNDABLE $350.00 registration fee . Reservations are accepted on a first come first serve basis. If you are unable to attend your reserved class, you may credit the fee to another class within one-year from initial deposit date.

PER UHD CJTC POLICY : The following must be completed and turned in at the scheduled mandatory orientation for all of those who completed the online registration.

Application files must include:

1. Application for Admission

2. NOTARIZED Statement of Applicant (Included in the packet)

3. NOTARIZED Personal History Statement Personal History Statement, (available for download on our website)

4. FAST Electronic Fingerprint Form marked "Qualified" by TCOLE (letter will be sent to CJTC directly from TCOLE)

5. Form L-2, Declaration of Medical Condition and drug screen, completed by a licensed physician along with the Medical Screening Form

6. Form l-3, Declaration of Psychological and Emotional Health, completed by a licensed psychologisUpsychiatrist

7. Certified copy of birth certificate

8. High school diploma , or high school transcript, or G.E.D or college transcripts

9. Copy of a valid TEXAS driver's license. (Out of State Cadets must have a Texas driver's license AND provide a three-year driving history from their previous state of residence.)

1O. Military veterans must supply:

• DD214 (member 4), showing "Honorable Discharge"

• College/University or vocational training transcripts

• Military Joint Services transcripts

• Education benefit letter for Post 9/11 or Montgomery G.I. Bill® (If applicable)

11. Social Security card (Original) - MUST BRING COPY OF FRONT/BACK OF CARD

12. 3 Year driving record (DPS TYPE 2)

FINAL Acceptance into the program is contingent upon CJTC DIRECTOR APPROVAL

** YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN IN ORDER TO BE LICENSED BY TCOLE **

** YOU MUST BE 21-YEARS-OLD TO ENTER THE UHD CJTC BPOC PROGRAM**

The total program fee for the Basic Peace Officer Course is $3,000.00. This covers all tuition, books, as well as insurance, range fees, targets, and ammunition.

Costs pertaining to Cadet uniforms and basic supplies are not included in the program fee and are the responsibility of the Cadet. Costs related to these items as well as vendor information for purchasing these items will be issued at the mandatory orientation.

A $350.00 payment is required at the time of the online registration for the BPOC class in order to reserve a position in the CJTC Academy. This payment is NOT applied toward the total program cost and is non-refundable.

In addition to the non-refundable registration fee, all cadets are required to make a minimum payment of $1,500.00, by the first day of class using the online system. (Note*) After the class roster is confirmed, all accounts will be activated to receive course fee related payments.

Available payment plans for the Basic Peace Officer Course:

1. Pay the course in full prior to or on first class day.

2. $1,500.00 paid prior to or on the first day of class and a CJTC Payment Schedule completed by each Cadet agreeing to pay $500.00 within the first thirty days of class, $500.00 paid within the first sixty days of class, and $500.00 paid within the first 90 days of class.

3. Eligible Veterans using Post 9-11 G I Bill benefits:

• Exempt from paying $1,500.00 on the first day of class

• Exempt from following CJTC program payment policy

4. Eligible Veterans using Montgomery G I Bill benefits:

• Required to pay $1,500.00 on the first day of class

• Required to follow CJTC program payment policy

Financ_ialAidfor this course is NOT available through UHD CJTC

Thi.rd party loans are not accepted through UHD CJTC

Parking:

The UHD parking office, located on the first floor of 1 Main Street (next to the police department). Parking for the full-time day academy is $90.00, for the part-time morning or afternoon academy is $165.00, and for the part-time night academy is $240.00. Motorcycles are $50.00 for the full-time day academy, $60.00 for the part-time morning or afternoon academy, and $ 60.00 for the part-time night academy. On-line account set up information issued at the BPOC orientation.

FINAL Acceptance into the program is contingent upon CJTC DIRECTOR APPROVAL

If you have additional questions, you may call 713-221-8690 between

8:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

Uniform Policy

All cadets are required to wear the uniform described below for all classes and class related activities. No cadet will be allowed in class, or to participate in related activities "out of uniform" without advance approval from the Director or Assistant Director. Failure to have a properly cleaned uniform available for class will not be considered an excuse for absence.

All cadets will be expected to be in the proper uniform and to maintain it in a clean and well repaired condition for the duration of their academy class schedule.

Uniforms must be purchased PRIOR to the first day of class, may be purchased only with the recommended vendor and all cadets will be REQUIRED to report to their first day of class dressed in their uniforms.

Order forms, including cost, vendor information and uniform pick up location(s) will be provided at orientation.

Only the foUowing will be recommended and accepted as a cadet uniform for the UHD CJTC:

SHIRTS 2EACH

PANTS 2 EACH

Navy blue polo shirt (short sleeve), academy logo and name embroidered on shirt .

Navy blue in color

BELT 1 EACH Black in color

SHOES/ BOOTS Black leather basic boots and Western Boots are permitted,

provided they are the same color throughout the boot, have a plain toe with no stitching or silver points.

Military style boots, engineer boots, leather sport shoes or any other type of shoe/boot with large buckles or cleats will not be permitted .

Shoes and boots will be clean with no mud or foreign matter on them and will be polished at all times .

SOCKS Navy blue or black in color

JACKETS Navy blue or black in color; not part of required uniform

Additional Required Supplies (Exact Items Listed/No Substitutions)

Purchase by 1st Day: (3) Three Ring .Binders: 3" Any Color Bring only (I) binder to class on first day

Purchase later in program: • DutyBelt:

o 5.11 Tactical Sierra Bravo Duty Belt Kit o Item #NY672

• Holster: o Safariland 7285 SLS (Self Locking System) Rotating Hood Level III Retention o Right Handed:

• SKU: 1168588 • Part#: 7285-83-411

o Left Handed: • SKU: 1168589 • Part #: 7285-83-412

o Weapon Model: 83 o Fits Glock 17, 19, 22, 23

• Magazine Pouch: o 5.11 Tactical Double Mag Pouch o Item #LP458 o Mfg#59166 o Weapon model: Glock 9/40

• Handcuff Pouch: o 5.11 Tactical Sierra Bravo Handcuff Pouch o Item#NY190 BLK o Mfg#56246019

• Handcuffs: o Smith & Wesson Model 100 Nickel Finished Handcuff o Item#RS021 o Mfg#350103

OR o Smith & Wesson Hinged Handcuffs o Item#RS012 o Mfg# 350096

• HandcuffKey: (long) o Galls Cuff Key o Item#/rs070 o Mfg#JC-202

REGISTRATION FORMS

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Application for Admission Basic Peace Officer Course at University of Houston Downtown

List BPOC program you are applying for: BPOC Number: Class/program dates: ___ ____ _

Social Security Number Email

I I I 1 ,-------, _, ___ ..__

Full Legal Name (Please Print Legibly) Last First Middle

Address Number/Street/Apartment Number City

County State ZIP Code

Telephone Area Code Home/Cell Number Area Code Work Number

Emergency Contact Name (Please Print Legibly) Last First Middle

Relationship • D Spouse D Guardian D Parent D Other

Telephone Area Code Primary Number Area Code Secondary Number

High School Name

Did You Graduate? D Yes □ No Date of Graduation

If No, do you have a High School Equivalency Certificate? D Yes □ No

If No, have you ever been a member of the U.S. Armed Forces? D Yes □ No

If No, Were You Honorably Discharged From The Armed Forces After At Least 24 Months of Active Duty Service?

Yes No

If marked YES , please complete the follow ing inform ation :

Location and Date of Induction City State Month/Year

Texas residents: length of residency prior to induction: □ Years

Month and year release from U.S. Armed Forces: D Month DYear

Are you currently using Veteran's Educational Benefits? nYes nNo Are/were you a military dependent? D Yes □ No

Will you be using Veteran's Educational Benefits? D Yes □ No

Gender DMale D Female Date of Birth

Are you a U.S. Citizen? D Yes □ No

If not born in the U.S., do you have your naturalization papers? D Yes □ No

Ethnicity

D White D Hispanic D African American D Asian/Pacific Islander D Native American

Certification: I hereby agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the University of Houston - Downtown and the Criminal Justice Training Center. I certify all information is correct and understand any misrepresentation or omission of information may prevent admission to, or be dismissed from, the program.

Signature: _____________________ _ Date: ______ _

STATEMENT OF APPLICANT In accordance with Chapter 1701, Occupations Code and Texas Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Rules S217.1 Enrollment Standards and Training Credit

I attest that I meet the current enrollment standards:

A. In order for an individual to enroll in any basic licensing course , the provider must have on file documentation that the individual meets el igibility for licensure and:

1. a high school diploma; or a high school equivalency certificate ; or

2. for the basic peace officer training course , an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least 24 months of active duty service;

3. is fingerprinted and is subjected to a search of local, state and U.S. national records and fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record ;

4 . has never been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order;

5. is not currently charged with any criminal offense for wh ich conv iction would be a bar to licensure ;

6. has never been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years ;

7. has never been convicted or placed on community supervision in any court of an offense involving family violence as defined under Chapter 71, Texas Family Code ;

8. for peace officers, is not prohib ited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle;

9. for peace officers, is not prohib ited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition ;

10. has been subjected to a background investigation;

11. examined by a physician , selected by the appointing or employing agency , who is licensed by the Texas Medical Board. The physician must be familiar with the duties appropriate to the type of license sought and appointment to be made . The appointee must be declared by that professional , on a form prescribed by the commission , with in 180 days before the date of appointment by the agency to be:

a. physically sound and free from any defect which may adversely affect performance of duty appropriate to the type of license sought ;

b. show no trace of drug dependency or illegal drug use after a blood test or other medical test ; and

c. for the purpose of meeting the requirements for initial licensure, an individual's satisfactory med ical exam that is conducted as a requirement of a basic licensing course may remain valid for 180 days from the individual's date of graduation from that academy , if accepted by the appointing agency ;

12. examined by a psychologist, selected by the appointing, employing agency, or the academy, who is licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists . This examination may also be conducted by a psychiatrist licensed by the Texas Medical Board . The psychologist or psychiatrist must be familiar with the duties appropriate to the type of license sought. The individual must be declared by that professional, on a form prescribed by the commission, to be in satisfactory psychological and emotional health to serve as the type of officer for which the license is sought. The examination must be conducted pursuant to professionally recognized standards and methods . The examination process must consist of a review of a job description for the position sought ; review of any personal history statements ; review of any background documents ; at least two instruments, one wh ich measures personality traits and one which measures psychopathology ; and a face to face interview conducted after the instruments have been scored . The appointee must be declared by that professional , on a form prescribed by the comm ission , within 180 days before the date of appointment by the agency ;

a. for the purpose of meeting the requirements for initial licensure , an individual's satisfactory psychological exam that is conducted as a requirement of a basic licens ing course may remain valid for 180 days from the individual's date of graduation from that academy

13. is a U.S. citizen.

B. For the purposes of this section, the commission will construe any court-ordered community supervision, probation or conviction for a criminal offense to be its closest equivalent under the Texas Penal Code classification of offenses if the offense arose from:

1. another penal provision of Texas law ; or

2 . a penal provision of any other state , federal , military or foreign jurisdiction .

C. A classification of an offense as a felony at the time of conviction w ill never be changed because Texas law has changed or because the offense would not be a felony under current Texas laws .

D. A person who fails to comply with the standards set forth in this section shall not accept the issuance of a license and shalt not accept any appointment. If an application for licensure is found to be false or untrue, it is subject to cancellation or recall.

E. The effective date of this section is February 1, 2016.

I understand if this document is found to be false or untrue a license or certificate issued to me by the Commission will be subject to revocation .

Applicant 's Name (Type or Print) Applicant 's Signature

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this____ day of ____ ___ _ Commission Expiration Date _____ _ _

Notary 's Signature

Seal or Stamp

FINGER PRINTING FOR TCOLE/NON-LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMIES (ORI TCOLE/Non-Law Enforcement Academies/Service Code 11 G4J8)

The general process for electronic fingerprinting is:

1. Schedule an appointment to be electronically fingerprinted by MorphoTrust USA

at one of their ldentoGo enrollment centers.

a. Internet based scheduling is the quickest and most convenient way to obtain

a fingerprint appointment.

i. You may begin the process now by simply clicking on this link:

https: //uen rol I. identog o. com/se rvicecode/ 11 G4J8

ii. Academy Number: LE- 511368.

iii. Provide all required pre-enrollment data and select a convenient date

and time for your appointment.

b. If you prefer to schedule over the telephone, you must:

i. Have your Service Code ready (11 G4J8), then call (888) 467-2080; ii. MorhphoTrust will prompt you for the Service Code (11G4J8);

iii. Provide all required pre-enrollment data and select a convenient date

and time for your appointment.

2. Arrive at your scheduled appointment with photo identification and fee ($39.75).

a. If you plan on bringing a form of identification other than a valid (unexpired)

TX Driver License, please refer to the Department of Public Safety's

acceptable document types here:

http://www.L1enrollment. com/state/fo rms/tx/5Sfc619a7f7aa .doc

b. MorphoTrust accepts Visa/MasterCard/Discover/American Express,

business checks, money orders, and coupon codes (employer accounts) at

the time of service.

c. NOTE: personal checks and cash are not accepted.

3. Your fingerprints will be submitted electronically to DPS and the FBI. You will

not receive a printed fingerprint card.

4. At the conclusion of your appointment, the MorphoTrust enrollment agent will

provide you with an ldentoGo receipt stating that you were fingerprinted.

a. DO NOT LOSE ORDISPOSE OF THE RECEIPT. b. You may check status on your submission by clicking on this link:

https : Uenroll.identogo .com/servlcecode/11 G4J8.

Fingerprints provided for this application shall be used to check criminal history

records of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of

Investigation, in accordance with applicable statutes.

FINAL Acceptance into the program is contingent upon CJTC DIRECTOR APPROVAL

IMPORT ANT NOTICE

Fingerprint Search (background report) is to be completed WITHIN 180 DAYS of the first BPOC class date, and must be delivered to our office by the mandatory Orientation I meeting.

If for any reason you postpone your class start date, you must resubmit your fingerprints for another search.

Note: The University of Houston - Downtown Criminal Justice Training Center will be notified by the State Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as to whether you have successfully passed the background screening and are allowed to attend training. (This process takes approximately three weeks.)

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!!!

You cannot attend training until the Academy receives a cleared background notification from TCOLE.

Background results will not be accepted after the mandatory orientation.

Applicants whose background reports are not received by the BPOC orientation date will be removed from the roster and not be allowed entry into the requested program.

FINAL Acceptance into the program is contingent upon CJTC DIRECTOR APPROVAL

Resource and Reference Materials

The following is provided to assist in completing the BPOC application process. Any resource or reference materials on this page, or contained in this packet, is not an endorsement or recommendation. It is up to the individual cadet to verify accurate information.

Rules, regulations and basic requirement for licensing may be found at:

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement website : https://www.tcole .texas.gov/

The required copy of your driving record (type 2) may be obtained at:

http://www .txdps.state .tx.us/driverl icense/driverrecords.htm

If you have lost or need to replace your DD-214 here is one possible source

https ://www .archives.gov/veterans/m ilitary-service-records/

FINGERPRINTS/Background check. You may call 888-467-2080 and provide service code {11G4J8); or use the website to request an appointment and use Academy Number

{LE-511368) https://uenroll.identogo .com/servicecode/ 11 G4J8

FINAL Acceptance into the program is contingent upon CJTC DIRECTOR APPROVAL

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All appointments for the required TCOLE Drug TesUHealth Physical (L-2 form)/Psychological (L-3 form) MUST be processed through the following approved Health Care Provider:

Quicktest Labs II qtl@quicktestlabs.com

(No other healthcare provider is approved for use by UHD CJTC administration at this time.)

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UHD Criminal Justice Department TCOLE Services

One-Stop Service for TCOLE L-2 & L-3

Testing Includes

• L-2 physical and drug test

• L-3 MMPI-2-RF psychological test

• Scheduling that works with your busy schedule. Saturdays also available

• Guarantee on-time delivery of all documents to the UHD CJD

How to setup your appointment?

Call Quick Test Labs at 713 529-1111 or email qtl@quicktestlabs.com to setup appointment. Once an appointment is set you will receive an email with details of your appointment: time, date, location and what you should bring with you.

Cost

Total $325 (tax exempted) QTL II accepts debit and credit only. No cash checks or insurance.

What do I need to bring with me?

• Valid government issued picture ID ( drivers license or passport)

• TCOLE forms issued by the UHD CJD

• Come hydrated - 1 oz. of urine is needed to conduct your drug test

How long will it take to complete my testing?

Allot a 2-hour window to complete the entire testing process. It could take a shorter or longer period. Each candidate is different; however, it should not take longer than 2-hours.

All the testing will be administered at one facility. For more information call Quick Test Labs at 713 529-1111. We look forward to serving you.