Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Exams
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensing exams are available at both Ft. McIntosh and South Campus. Exams are administered by appointment only. An applicant must meet certain training and examination standards prior to licensing.
General Information
TCOLE exams can be administered in a variety of ways, including:
- At the conclusion of each Police Academy class
- At the conclusion of a 3-week Jailers course
- When the State of Texas grants a PID number to the candidate wishing to test
- Courses instructed by Director and Assistant Director of South Texas Border Region
TCOLE Examinations
TCOLE exams include:
| Peace Officer | 180 minutes (3 hours) | 250 questions |
| Basic Jailer | 105 minutes (1.75 hours) | 100 questions |
| Telecommunicator | 90 minutes (1.5 hours) | 80 questions |
| Police Officer to Jailer | 90 minutes (1.5 hours) | 100 questions |
| Hypnosis | 90 minutes (1.5 hours) | 100 questions |
The cost per examination is $30.00
Scheduling a TCOLE Exam
TCOLE exams are administered by appointment only. To set up an appointment, please contact:
| Arturo Arriaga Jr. | 956-794-4418 | assessment@laredo.edu |
| Adriana Aun Talamantes | 956-721-5418 | assessment@laredo.edu |
| Dimitri Garcia | 956-721-5418 | assessment@laredo.edu |