lO M oARcPSD| 49179094
Professional Ethics and TCOLE Compliance Guidelines (TCOLE)
|2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED | ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS | 100% RATED CORRECT | 100% VERFIED
SOLTIONS | ALREADY GRADED A+
• How long is a TCOLE training cycle for peace officers?
A training cycle is 48 months
• How many hours of continuing education must be completed
within a 4-year training cycle?
Peace officers must complete 40 hours of continuing education
within each 4-year training cycle.
• What is the source of authority for TCOLE to create
administrative rules?
TCOLE’s authority to create administrative rules comes from
the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1701.
• What are the minimum standards for enrollment in a law
enforcement academy under TAC 217.7?
Applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Hold a high school diploma or GED
- Be at least 21 (18 with Associates)
- Never have been convicted of a felony or certain
misdemeanors
, lO M oARcPSD| 49179094
- Undergo a background check, drug screen, physical, and
psychological exam.
• What is the purpose of the F5R form?
The F5R is the Return or Reinstatement of License form
used to document eligibility for license reissuance. What
information is provided on the L1 form?
The L1 form notifies TCOLE of an individual’s appointment to
a law enforcement agency.
• What is the L2 form used for in the licensing process?
The L2 form is the Medical Condition Declaration, verifying
that a person is physically fit to be licensed.
• What does the L3 form assess?
The L3 form is the Declaration of Psychological and Emotional
Health, completed by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.
• What is the F5 form used to report?
The F5 form is used to report an officer’s separation from an
agency, whether by resignation, retirement, or termination.
• What are the requirements to obtain an Intermediate Proficiency
Certificate?
An active license or appointment
Must hold basic peace officer certification
Completion of training hours and service time
Completion of required course
• Within how many days must an officer report an arrest to
, lO M oARcPSD| 49179094
TCOLE?
Officers must report an arrest to TCOLE within 30 days.
• What is the purpose of the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial?
To honor Texas peace officers who died in the line of duty.
• What is the mission of the Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement (TCOLE)?
To establish and enforce standards to ensure Texas is served by
highly trained and ethical law enforcement.
• What does TCOLE stand for?
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
• When was the 59th Legislature enacted, creating TCOLE?
TCOLE was created in 1965 by the 59th Texas Legislature.
• Where is the Texas Peace Officer Memorial located?
Located on the State Capitol grounds in Austin, Texas.
• Which legislature authorized the Texas Peace Officer
Memorial?
Authorized by the 71st Texas Legislature.
• According to the TCOLE mission, what is TCOLE responsible
for ensuring?
TCOLE ensures the people of Texas are served by trained,
ethical, and professional law enforcement.
• What type of agency is TCOLE classified as?
Professional Ethics and TCOLE Compliance Guidelines (TCOLE)
|2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED | ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS | 100% RATED CORRECT | 100% VERFIED
SOLTIONS | ALREADY GRADED A+
• How long is a TCOLE training cycle for peace officers?
A training cycle is 48 months
• How many hours of continuing education must be completed
within a 4-year training cycle?
Peace officers must complete 40 hours of continuing education
within each 4-year training cycle.
• What is the source of authority for TCOLE to create
administrative rules?
TCOLE’s authority to create administrative rules comes from
the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1701.
• What are the minimum standards for enrollment in a law
enforcement academy under TAC 217.7?
Applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Hold a high school diploma or GED
- Be at least 21 (18 with Associates)
- Never have been convicted of a felony or certain
misdemeanors
, lO M oARcPSD| 49179094
- Undergo a background check, drug screen, physical, and
psychological exam.
• What is the purpose of the F5R form?
The F5R is the Return or Reinstatement of License form
used to document eligibility for license reissuance. What
information is provided on the L1 form?
The L1 form notifies TCOLE of an individual’s appointment to
a law enforcement agency.
• What is the L2 form used for in the licensing process?
The L2 form is the Medical Condition Declaration, verifying
that a person is physically fit to be licensed.
• What does the L3 form assess?
The L3 form is the Declaration of Psychological and Emotional
Health, completed by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.
• What is the F5 form used to report?
The F5 form is used to report an officer’s separation from an
agency, whether by resignation, retirement, or termination.
• What are the requirements to obtain an Intermediate Proficiency
Certificate?
An active license or appointment
Must hold basic peace officer certification
Completion of training hours and service time
Completion of required course
• Within how many days must an officer report an arrest to
, lO M oARcPSD| 49179094
TCOLE?
Officers must report an arrest to TCOLE within 30 days.
• What is the purpose of the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial?
To honor Texas peace officers who died in the line of duty.
• What is the mission of the Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement (TCOLE)?
To establish and enforce standards to ensure Texas is served by
highly trained and ethical law enforcement.
• What does TCOLE stand for?
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
• When was the 59th Legislature enacted, creating TCOLE?
TCOLE was created in 1965 by the 59th Texas Legislature.
• Where is the Texas Peace Officer Memorial located?
Located on the State Capitol grounds in Austin, Texas.
• Which legislature authorized the Texas Peace Officer
Memorial?
Authorized by the 71st Texas Legislature.
• According to the TCOLE mission, what is TCOLE responsible
for ensuring?
TCOLE ensures the people of Texas are served by trained,
ethical, and professional law enforcement.
• What type of agency is TCOLE classified as?
