Dallas Police Academy – Study Guide and Training Material, 2026 –
Law enforcement preparation
Reasons for Termination - correct answer ✔✔ Basis for Trainee termination
Trainee fails a retest
Fails to have 70% ave. entering phase 2
Fails TECLEOSE exam 3 times
Fails to be certifies to carry pistol or shotgun
Fails Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST)
Lying, Cheating, Stealing
Reproducing or possessing any exam
Patterns of lack of ability to adapt
Questionable Judgement
Inadequate writing or communicating skills
Conduct that brings discredit to department
Cowardice
Disregard to human life
Gross Safety violation
GO or Code of conduct violation
TECLEOSE violation
Decisions to terminate rest w/ Chief of Police
Trainee has no right to appeal
Inspections - correct answer ✔✔ Informal inspections done everyday
Repeat dress cod/personal appearance violations result in
counseling and subsequent discipline actions.
, Building Regulations-"Locker room" - correct answer ✔✔ Secure with own lock
Locker log maintained by DT Staff
Showers are required
Horseplay prohibited
Locker Decorations prohibited.
Building Regulations-"Class room" - correct answer ✔✔ Seating assigned by coordinator
Trainee responsible for cleaning
Personal Items removed daily
No food no drinking anything but water
Recreational reading prohibited
Smoking designated areas
Not allowed to use AV equipment unless under direction.
No sitting or leaning on tables.
Not allowed in other class rooms
Building Regulations-"Admin Areas" - correct answer ✔✔ Trainees will enter only when invited,
or requested by staff
Knock firmly on door and wait to be instructed in.
Not allowed in copy area, supply room, or using office equip unless directed.
*Telephones and Messages
Cell phones prohibited in facility
214 670 7448-> facility #
Written messages kept in trays in admin
Phones are in lunch room (3min limit)
Law enforcement preparation
Reasons for Termination - correct answer ✔✔ Basis for Trainee termination
Trainee fails a retest
Fails to have 70% ave. entering phase 2
Fails TECLEOSE exam 3 times
Fails to be certifies to carry pistol or shotgun
Fails Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST)
Lying, Cheating, Stealing
Reproducing or possessing any exam
Patterns of lack of ability to adapt
Questionable Judgement
Inadequate writing or communicating skills
Conduct that brings discredit to department
Cowardice
Disregard to human life
Gross Safety violation
GO or Code of conduct violation
TECLEOSE violation
Decisions to terminate rest w/ Chief of Police
Trainee has no right to appeal
Inspections - correct answer ✔✔ Informal inspections done everyday
Repeat dress cod/personal appearance violations result in
counseling and subsequent discipline actions.
, Building Regulations-"Locker room" - correct answer ✔✔ Secure with own lock
Locker log maintained by DT Staff
Showers are required
Horseplay prohibited
Locker Decorations prohibited.
Building Regulations-"Class room" - correct answer ✔✔ Seating assigned by coordinator
Trainee responsible for cleaning
Personal Items removed daily
No food no drinking anything but water
Recreational reading prohibited
Smoking designated areas
Not allowed to use AV equipment unless under direction.
No sitting or leaning on tables.
Not allowed in other class rooms
Building Regulations-"Admin Areas" - correct answer ✔✔ Trainees will enter only when invited,
or requested by staff
Knock firmly on door and wait to be instructed in.
Not allowed in copy area, supply room, or using office equip unless directed.
*Telephones and Messages
Cell phones prohibited in facility
214 670 7448-> facility #
Written messages kept in trays in admin
Phones are in lunch room (3min limit)
