Training Calendar for Active Law Enforcement Personnel
Due to the current recommended precautions in response to COVID19, all upcoming training will be canceled until further notice.
For additional information visit: https://www.utrgv.edu/coronavirus/
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The following training sessions are offered to active law enforcement personnel (corrections, local, state and federal). For description of the course and requirements, click on the corresponding title. Register online using the link provided.
All courses are free. Pre-registration is required.
| January | |||||||
| Date | Time | Course | TCole # | Course Setting | Instructor(s) | Slots | Register |
| 2-3 | 8AM-5PM | Active Shooter Level II Medical. 16 Hrs. IN-SERVICE | 3311 | Classroom/Force-on-Force | Munoz | 20 | CLOSED |
| 12 | 8AM-5PM | FACT: Fast Action Control Tactics. 8 Hrs. IN-SERVICE | 2040 | Hands-on Training Force-on-Target/Force-on-Force | Zarzoza | 10 | CLOSED |
| 22 | 8AM-5PM | Taser X26P Operator Recertification. 4 Hrs. IN-SERVICE | 3347 | Classroom/Hands-on | Zarzoza | 20 | CLOSED |
| February | |||||||
| Date | Time | Course | TCole # | Course Setting | Instructor(s) | Slots | Register |
| 10-14 | 8AM-5PM | IPMBA Police Cyclist Course. 1* 40 Hrs. - Harlingen Campus | 3358 | Classroom/Hands-on | Hernandez/Bahena | 14 | https://bit.ly/2EaFgzY |
| 18 | 8AM-5PM | Effective Courtroom Testimony. 8 Hrs. 16 Hrs. |
2057 | Classroom/Mock Testimony | Lopez/Lopez | 20 | https://bit.ly/2YHLHnA |
| 20 | 8AM-5PM | Processing Under Pressure: Human Performance Factors in Critical Events. 8 Hrs. | 3308 | Classroom | Zarazoza | 30 | https://bit.ly/2qR0MHe |
| 26 | 8AM-5PM | Surviving Verbal Conflict & De-Escalation Tactics. 8 Hrs. | 1849 | Classroom | Pena/Zarzoza | 30 | https://bit.ly/2PeauN2 |
| March | |||||||
| Date | Time | Course | TCole # | Course Setting | Instructor(s) | Slots | Register |
| 4 | 8AM-5PM | Tactical Handcuffing Techniques. 8 Hrs | 3396 | Classroom/hands-on | Zarazoza | 30 | https://bit.ly/3aFrSTx |
| 10 | 8AM-5PM | Ground Fighting for LEO 2* . 8 Hrs. |
3396 | Classroom/hands-on/force-on-force | Zarazoza | 20 | https://bit.ly/34hWGVY |
| 11 | 8AM-5PM | Below 100 for Field Training Officers. 4 Hrs | 8813 | Classroom | Zarazoza | 30 | https://bit.ly/2qQZzzG |
| 12 | 8AM-5PM | Effective Crime Victims Response: Best Practices. 8 Hrs. | 2035 | Classroom | Pena | 30 | https://bit.ly/2PInFF9 |
1* - Must complete a mandatory bicycle orientation, bike safety/equipment check, and a short bike ride. The first 14 to complete this step will be accepted into our February 10-14, 2020 IPMBA/UTRGV certification course. CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR FOR DETAILS (HERNANDEZ @ 956-893-1113).
2* - This is a physically strenuous course. Participants will undergo through very dynamic force-on-force drills and ground fighting scenarios. Students are required to bring gear belt and body armor (no firearm, magazines, OC canisters, blades or taser). Mouthguard, groin protection, elbow/knee pads and gloves are OPTIONAL for added protection.
- REGISTER ONLINE at www.utrgv.edu/police/training
- A minimum of 10 students must be present for a course to continue. Students will be notified within 48 hours in case of cancellation.
- Training is ONLY available to active personnel (corrections, local, state & federal).
- Students that wish to cancel, must use the same sign-up system they used to register initially.
- Students’ failure to cancel with proper notification to the training officer within 72 hrs of starting of the class, will cause a loss of training privileges at our training facility (for all and any training hosted, sponsored or provided) for a period of no less than 6 months from the date of the class in question.
For more information, contact UTRGV Police Department Training Officer Antonio Zarzoza at: (956) 665-2988 or by email at antonio.zarzoza@utrgv.edu.