BPOC - Ch. 4 - TCOLE Rules Overview
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What does TCOLE stand for? -
correct answer ✅Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
What is the mission of TCOLE? -
correct answer ✅To establish and enforce standards to ensure that
the people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law
enforcement.
True or False: TCOLE was created by an act of the 59th Legislature -
Senate Bill (SB) 236. -
correct answer ✅True.
When did TCOLE become effective? -
correct answer ✅August 30, 1965
What is the definition of an Academic Provider? -
correct answer ✅A school accredited by the Southern Association
of colleges and schools or its successors and the Texas higher
education coordinating board which has been approved by the
commission to license peace officers.
, BPOC - Ch. 4 - TCOLE Rules Overview
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
True or False: A background check/investigation is required to
become a licensed peace officer in the state of Texas. -
correct answer ✅True.
What is the minimum age to become a peace officer or security
officer? -
correct answer ✅18 years of age with specific requirements.
How many days do you have to retake the state exam? -
correct answer ✅180 days (6 months)
You cannot become a peace officer if convicted for what class of
felony and in how many years? -
correct answer ✅- Class B or Higher or arrested for family violence
- 10 years
What is the L1 form? -
correct answer ✅Statement of appointment
What is the L2 form? -
correct answer ✅Illegal Drug Use
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What does TCOLE stand for? -
correct answer ✅Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
What is the mission of TCOLE? -
correct answer ✅To establish and enforce standards to ensure that
the people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law
enforcement.
True or False: TCOLE was created by an act of the 59th Legislature -
Senate Bill (SB) 236. -
correct answer ✅True.
When did TCOLE become effective? -
correct answer ✅August 30, 1965
What is the definition of an Academic Provider? -
correct answer ✅A school accredited by the Southern Association
of colleges and schools or its successors and the Texas higher
education coordinating board which has been approved by the
commission to license peace officers.
, BPOC - Ch. 4 - TCOLE Rules Overview
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
True or False: A background check/investigation is required to
become a licensed peace officer in the state of Texas. -
correct answer ✅True.
What is the minimum age to become a peace officer or security
officer? -
correct answer ✅18 years of age with specific requirements.
How many days do you have to retake the state exam? -
correct answer ✅180 days (6 months)
You cannot become a peace officer if convicted for what class of
felony and in how many years? -
correct answer ✅- Class B or Higher or arrested for family violence
- 10 years
What is the L1 form? -
correct answer ✅Statement of appointment
What is the L2 form? -
correct answer ✅Illegal Drug Use
