Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Training Provider Compliance Standards Agency: Provider Number: Type:

Collin County LEA

Training Coordinator:

Mr. Ron Spears

511259

Phone:

972-548-6861

Academy

Cell: Chief Administrator: Advisory Board Chair:

Evaluator:

Roger Floyd

Date:

September 22, 2011

Stephen Hardy, Asso. VP Captain Tom Francis

Category I. Forms and Applications (211.19 as of: 07/14/2011) All applications, forms, data, and documents shall be submitted electronically via TCLEDDS. II. Physical Site (215.5 as of: 07/14/2011) Resources reference library or sufficient number of computers access to current and appropriate teaching tools and electronic equipment, including video players, projection equipment, computer hardware, software, and the Internet Firing range (proprietary interest in or written contract) Secure Storage First Aid Safety Rules Posted Driving range (proprietary interest in or written contract) Automobile available with Emergency Equipment III. Administration – Correctly Reported (215.3, 215.5, 215.6) 1) Chief Administrator Changes 2) Training Coordinator Changes 3) Rule or standard failure(s) 4) Non-compliance with federal or state requirements 5) Changes in: Name Physical location Mailing address Electronic address Telephone number

Collin County LEA

Comply Yes No NA

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Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Training Provider Compliance Standards

Category IV. Advisory Board (215.7 as of: 07/14/2011) 1) Establish & maintain (meet once/calendar year) 2) Membership – (minimum 3 members & 1/3 public) 3) Minutes of all meetings (kept for at least 5 years) 4) Advisory Board training course completed by all members (within 1 yr of appt.) 5) Duties: Development of curriculum Discharge responsibilities Advise on training needs Advise on course type, frequency, location Class attendance, pre-requisites, size, etc. Advise on order of preference Establishment of admission standards V. Training Coordinator (215.9 as of: 07/15/2010) 1) Valid license/certificate 2) Full-time paid employee 3) Ensure compliance with commission rules 4) Prepare, maintain & submit reports as required: Training reports within 30 days of completion licensing course reported prior to licensing exam Self assessment (current) Quarterly training calendars Any other reports as requested attend Coordinator’s Workshop 5) Course administration & conduct: Appoint and supervise instructors Maintain schedules, files and lesson plans Enforcement of admission, attendance, retention & other standards Secure and maintain all facilities Control discipline and demeanor Distribution and review of commission rules for licensing courses Learning objectives distributed at the beginning of each course Ensuring learning objectives are taught and evaluated Forward all commission notices to appointing authority

Collin County LEA

Comply Yes No NA

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Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Training Provider Compliance Standards

Category Basic Licensing Course Enrollment Standards (215.15 as of 10/28/2010) Training provider ensures, prior to enrollment in any basic licensing course, that the person must have on file documentation that the individual: has been subjected to a search of local, state and national records to disclose any criminal record. is not currently charged with any criminal offense for which conviction would bar licensing has never been on court ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order has never been convicted of an offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class Be misdemeanor within the last ten years has never been convicted of any family violence offense is not prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition is a United States citizen has a: 1) A high school diploma; 2) GED; OR 3) An honorable discharge from the armed services of the U.S. after at least 24 months of active duty has been declared in writing by a physician, selected by the appointing, employing agency, or the academy, who is licensed by the Texas Medical Board to be: (A) physically sound and free from any defect which may adversely affect the performance of duty appropriate to the type of license sought; and (B) show no trace of drug dependency or illegal drug use after a physical examination, blood test, or other medical test has been declared in writing by a psychologist, selected by the appointing, employing agency, or the academy, who is licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists to be in satisfactory psychological and emotional health to serve as the type of officer for which the license is sought.

Collin County LEA

Comply Yes No NA

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Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Training Provider Compliance Standards

Category VI. Risk Assessment (215.13 as of 07/14/2011) 1) Examination Pass Rate – for peace officer or jailers – effective September 01, 2009, 80% - 1st attempt in any three consecutive state fiscal years – beginning with FY07 2) Learning objectives taught 3) Lesson plans are on file 4) Examination and other evaluation scoring documentation on file 5) Accurate reports made to commission 6) Information correctly reported to commission 7) Responds to commission requests for information 8) Compiles with commission rules and applicable laws 9) Achieves stated goals 10) Meets needs of students and law enforcement agencies served 11) Quality of education and educational needs of service area met At Risk (215.13 as of 07/14/2011) 1) At risk provider following commission directives 2) At risk provider notifying all students and potential students of their at risk status

Comply Yes No NA

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On-Site Assessment: The Collin County LEA training programs provide the Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC) and Basic County Corrections Officer Course (BCCOC) licensing courses, as well as continuing education courses for agencies in their service area. The training academy is housed on the campus of the Collin County Community College. The facility is equipped with computers, printers and Internet access for student use. The full-time training staff consists of the training coordinator, two instructor positions and two administrative positions. The training coordinator maintains an adjunct staff made up of content experts from local agencies and the local community to assist in training as needed. They conduct firearms training and qualification at the college owned firing range located on campus. They utilize a parking area at the Clark Field in Plano and/or the North Texas Regional Airport for conducting criminal justice driving training. Students are required to take a reading comprehension test prior to entry into the licensing courses and must score a minimum 75 (college freshman) reading level. Students are required to maintain a minimum 80 GPA while attending the licensing course and a minimum 80 on the comprehensive final examination prior to receiving an endorsement to take the licensing examination.

Collin County LEA

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Training Provider Compliance Standards

Requirement: Commission Rule 215.9(b)(2)(A) - reports of training - to be submitted prior to the issuance of any endorsement for a licensing examination for a course leading to a license and within 30 days of completion of each continuing education course. Finding: •

Commission records show the Collin County LEA submitted 426 reports of training in FY-11 to present. The reports of training represent 101 courses, with 3,501 students completing the courses.

Requirement: Commission Rule §215.13(c)(1) – requires a law enforcement academy may be found at risk; after September 1, 2009, if the passing rate on a licensing exam for first attempts for any three consecutive state fiscal years, beginning with state fiscal year 2007 (September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007) is less than 80 percent of the students attempting the licensing examination. Finding: •

Commission records show the Collin County LEA had a three year first attempt pass rate (FY-09, FY-10, & FY-11) of 98.80 percent on the BPOC licensing examination.

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Commission records show the Collin County LEA had a three year first attempt pass rate (FY-09, FY-10, & FY-11) of 93.85 percent on the BCCOC licensing examination.

Summary: There were no deficiencies noted during this evaluation in the areas assessed. The Collin County LEA is compliant with applicable commission rules.

Collin County LEA