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The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
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Academic alternative program .....ANSWER.....A college credit
program recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board,
providing an alternative to traditional academic programs
Academic provider .....ANSWER.....A school accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board, approved to offer basic
licensing courses for law enforcement
Accredited college or university .....ANSWER.....An institution of
higher education that has been accredited by recognized
associations or evaluated and accepted by a US accredited
college or university
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Active .....ANSWER.....Type of license issued by the commission
that meets the current requirements of licensure and training,
indicating the licensee is authorized to perform law enforcement
duties
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) .....ANSWER.....A judge
appointed by the chief administrative law judge of the State
Office of Administrative Hearings, responsible for presiding over
administrative law cases
Agency .....ANSWER.....A law enforcement unit or entity
authorized by Texas law to appoint a licensed person,
responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining public safety
Appointed .....ANSWER.....Selected or assigned to a position
governed by the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1701,
indicating the individual has been given authority to perform law
enforcement duties
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Background investigation .....ANSWER.....An investigation into an
applicant's personal history completed by the enrolling or
appointing entity, conducted to assess the applicant's suitability
for a law enforcement position
Basic licensing course .....ANSWER.....A course developed by the
commission and required for obtaining a law enforcement
license, providing foundational knowledge and skills necessary
for law enforcement duties
Certified copy .....ANSWER.....A true and correct copy of a
document or record that has been certified by the custodian of
records, ensuring its authenticity and accuracy
Chief administrator .....ANSWER.....The head or designee of a
law enforcement agency, responsible for overseeing the agency's
operations and making key decisions
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
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Academic alternative program .....ANSWER.....A college credit
program recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board,
providing an alternative to traditional academic programs
Academic provider .....ANSWER.....A school accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board, approved to offer basic
licensing courses for law enforcement
Accredited college or university .....ANSWER.....An institution of
higher education that has been accredited by recognized
associations or evaluated and accepted by a US accredited
college or university
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Active .....ANSWER.....Type of license issued by the commission
that meets the current requirements of licensure and training,
indicating the licensee is authorized to perform law enforcement
duties
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) .....ANSWER.....A judge
appointed by the chief administrative law judge of the State
Office of Administrative Hearings, responsible for presiding over
administrative law cases
Agency .....ANSWER.....A law enforcement unit or entity
authorized by Texas law to appoint a licensed person,
responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining public safety
Appointed .....ANSWER.....Selected or assigned to a position
governed by the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1701,
indicating the individual has been given authority to perform law
enforcement duties
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Background investigation .....ANSWER.....An investigation into an
applicant's personal history completed by the enrolling or
appointing entity, conducted to assess the applicant's suitability
for a law enforcement position
Basic licensing course .....ANSWER.....A course developed by the
commission and required for obtaining a law enforcement
license, providing foundational knowledge and skills necessary
for law enforcement duties
Certified copy .....ANSWER.....A true and correct copy of a
document or record that has been certified by the custodian of
records, ensuring its authenticity and accuracy
Chief administrator .....ANSWER.....The head or designee of a
law enforcement agency, responsible for overseeing the agency's
operations and making key decisions
