In-Service Training


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The McLennan Community College Law Enforcement Academy offers two Basic Peace Officer Certification Courses a year, July to November and January to June, with applications available in May and October, respectively. In addition, In-Service training is offered for Peace Officers, Jailers, Tele-communicators, and civilians employed by law enforcement-related agencies. Classes are held at the McLennan's Emergency Services Education Center and registration is through MyMCC , unless otherwise stated. Dress is Business Casual.

Register online: LE In-Service Classes


TCOLE State Examination

Cost: $35
For scheduled testing dates and times, contact Matthew Wise or Julie McGrath at (254)299-6529 or email  jmcgrath@mclennan.edu  or  mwise@mclennan.edu .



Basic Tele-communicator Academy B-2025


Independent Application Orientation July 18th 2025 @ 10:00 a.m.

Date: October 06th - November 3rd, 2025
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $300.00
Contact mwise@mclennan.edu or jmcgrath@mclennan.edu for registration information.



Basic Texas Peace Officer Law Enforcement Academy A-2026

Possible 778 Hours TCOLE

Date: January 5th, 2026 - June 2026

Time: M-F, with some exceptions; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with some exceptions

Cost: $1695 plus uniforms, other gear, ammo, etc...

Contact mwise@mclennan.edu or jmcgrath@mclennan.edu for more information. 

** Mandatory Independent Orientation Monday, September 08th , 2025 at 1:00 p.m.**

 Email mwise@mclennan.edu to be added to the list for an online attendance option


Texas Police Chiefs Association

2025 Accreditation Program Training – MCC Waco

Date: September 24, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:
Emergency Services Education Center
7601 Steinbeck Bend Dr
Waco, TX 76708

Texas Police Chiefs Association

2026 Basic Field Training Officer Course

Date: June 8th - 12th, 2026

Location:

Emergency Services Education Center

7601 Steinbeck Bend Dr.

Waco, TX 76708

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