Criminal Justice

 Texas BPOC Licensing - Requirements

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) establishes eligibility. HCC requires documentation that a cadet is ready for college-level reading and writing prior to admission. A member of our staff will examine your transcript to determine if you meet the academic prerequisites.

The general requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• College-Ready Reading & Writing
• 21 Years of Age Before Graduation from the Academy
• Generally No Prior Convictions, Community Supervision, or Deferred Adjudication
• Examination by a Physician, Including a Drug Screening
• Examination by a Psychologist
• Honorable Discharge if Prior Military Service
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• United States Citizen
• Social Security Car

You must attend the Police Academy Orientation; Business casual attire will be required for all orientations associated with the class you are interested in.

• Please bring your Driver's License and Ink Pen.
• There is no registration or fee required for orientation, just show up.
• All orientations will be "in person" orientations which will occur at 555 Community College Drive Houston, Texas 77013.
• Orientation will occur in the Codwell Hall Building/ Amphitheater.

Police Academy Dates

• Full Time Day Academy Class 26D
• Orientation: March 23, 2026 @ 9 a.m.
  Start Date: May 18, 2026
  Class Hours: Mon-Fri (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) for approximately 7 months
  Coordinator Info: Elizabeth Crain elizabeth.crain@hccs.edu  713-718-2050
  
  
• Part Time Evening Academy Class 26E
  Orientation: June 22, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m.
  Start Date: August 24, 2026 Class Hours: Mon-Fri (5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.) for approximately 11 months
  Coordinator Info: Catheryn Gardner catheryn.gardner@hccs.edu 713-718-8374
  
  
• Full Time Day Academy Class 26F
  Orientation: July 13, 2026 @ 9 a.m.
  Start Date: September 14, 2026
  Class Hours: Mon-Fri (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) for approximately 7 months
  Coordinator Info: Clint Galloway clint.galloway@hccs.edu 713-718-8336
  
  
• Part Time Day Academy Class 26GCoordinator-Adam Weycker
  Orientation: August 31, 2026 @ 9 a.m.
  Start Date: October 26, 2026
  Class Hours: Mon-Fri (8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) for approximately 10.5 months
  Coordinator Info: Adam Weycker adam.weycker@hccs.edu 713-718-8230

Basic Peace Officer Academy Physical Training Standards

Must be able to complete by the halfway point of the academy:

• 300 M – 80 seconds
• Pushups – 25 in 1 minute
• Core strength – 25 sit-ups in 1 minute or
• 40 crunches in 1 minute

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Testing

State Licensing testing for individuals who have received TCOLE endorsement, contact  Catheryn Gardner at 713.718.8374 to make an appointment. Bring photo ID and $25.00 testing fee.

Please download and fill out the form below:

Police Academy Personal History Statement

Students will be able to:

The HCC Police Academy Occupational licensure and/or certification program graduates are licensed by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). 

TCOLE welcomes law enforcement officers from other areas considering a career move to Texas.  Please carefully review the “Out of State/Federal Application” found under the Forms and Applications section. 

Please note, every attempt is made to ensure the above information is accurate and up to date; however, some information is subject to change.

If you have any questions or encounter problems contacting the appropriate licensing board, please contact the Program Director at (713) 718-8361.

2023-2024 Third-Party Licensure/Certification Exam Results 

Occupational licensure and/or certification pass rates reported by academic calendar year (Sept. 1–Aug. 31). Results for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic years are provided for comparison.