The Training Unit of the Odessa Police Department is responsible for coordinating the in-service training of all members of the department. The sergeant who fills this position is also responsible for supervising the Media Relations Officer and the Police Cadets.

Training classes are  conducted in most cases to meet minimum training requirements mandated by the Texas Commission on Police Officer Standards and Education. Some classes are intended to further an officer’s career and job knowledge and job knowledge and some are intended to prepare an officer or employee for a new position. In addition, other city departments utilized the training facility for classes.

The Training Coordinator and the Media Relations Officer are also responsible for conducting the Citizens Police Academy classes.


Upcoming Law Enforcement Training Opportunities

 

ODESSA COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION

LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTNERSHIP
April-June 2005

DATE

COURSE

LOCATION

HOURS

FEE

April 18, 2005

7am – 4pm

•Special Investigative Topics
•Commission #3232

OPD Classroom

8 hrs

$0

April 19, 2005

7am – 10am

•Identity Crimes
•Commission #3277
•Instructor:  Sgt. Paul Young

OPD Classroom

3 hrs

$0

April 19, 2005

10am – 5pm

•Cultural Diversity
•Commission #3939
•Instructor:  Sgt. Amy Vanveen

OPD Classroom

6 hrs

$0

April 25-29, 2005

8am – 5pm

•Basic Telecommunications Certification
•Commission #1013
•Instructor: Richard Frederick

OPD Classroom

40 hrs

$0

May 9-13, 2005

 

 

•Basic SWAT
•Commission #3301
•Instructor: Lt. J. D. Echols 

The student will obtain the basic knowledge and understanding of the history of tactical teams in America including the basic concept of team organization, training, operation, deployment, and the philosophy and principles necessary to successfully terminate a high-risk felony situation.  The small $50 registration fee is necessary to recover the cost of special equipment, flash bangs, etc., used in the training.

OPD Classroom

OPD Range

40 hrs

TCLEOSE

$50

May 16, 2005

7am – 4pm

•Special Investigative Topics
•Commission #3232

OPD Classroom

8 hrs

$0

May 17, 2005

7am – 10am

•Identity Crimes
•Commission #3277
•Instructor:  Sgt. Paul Young

OPD Classroom

3 hrs

$0

May 17, 2005

10am – 5pm

•Cultural Diversity
•Commission #3939
•Instructor:  Sgt. Amy Vanveen

OPD Classroom

6 hrs

$0

May 24-26, 2005

8am – 5pm

•Intermediate Spanish for Law Enforcement
•Commission #2109
•Instructor: Cpl. Gabe Hernandez

OPD Classroom

24 hrs

TCLEOSE

$0

June 13, 2005

7am – 4pm

•Special Investigative Topics
•Commission #3232

OPD Classroom

8 hrs

$0

June 14, 2005

7am – 10am

•Identity Crimes
•Commission #3277
•Instructor:  Sgt. Paul Young

OPD Classroom

3 hrs

$0

June 14, 2005

10am – 5pm

•Cultural Diversity
•Commission #3939
•Instructor:  Sgt. Amy Vanveen

OPD Classroom

6 hrs

$0

 
REGISTRATION

Telephone or email registration:

Odessa College - 432-335-6334

Odessa Police Department – 432-335-3347

aloyd@odessa.edu    slopez@odessa.edu    bforbus@odessa-tx.gov
 

 

 

 

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