In-Service Training
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 Telecommunicator 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 B-2025
Possible 778 Hours TCOLE
Date: July 7th, 2025 - December 4th, 2025
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, March 17th , 2025 at 10:00 a.m.**
Email mwise@mclennan.edu to be added to the list for an online attendance option
Eyewitness Evidece/Evidence Identification / TCOLE 3286 / 8 Hours possible TCOLE credit
Instructor: Chief Kory Martin
Eyewitness evidence is critical to the apprehension and prosecution of criminals. Since 1989, DNA evidence has been used to exonerate nearly 200 individuals that were wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. Of those, approximately 75% were convicted on evidence that included inaccurate and faulty eyewitness identifications. Research has proven that a number of small changes to the identification process will help improve the accuracy and reliability of eyewitness identification, ensuring that the highest quality of eyewitness evidence is collected and preserved.
This course is designed to provide individuals with a knowledge and understanding of how the implementation of recommended protocols, or best practices, can improve the accuracy and reliability of eyewitness evidence.
Target Population: Licensed law enforcement peace officers in Texas
Student Prerequisites: None
Date: Monday, June 9th, 2025 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact mwise@mclennan.edu or jmcgrath@mclennan.edu for registration information.
Texas Police Chiefs Association
2025 Performance Appraisals & Employee Accountability – MCC Waco
Dates:
June 16, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 17, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Emergency Services Education Center
7601 Steinbeck Bend Dr
Waco, TX 76708
Texas Police Chiefs Association
2025 Basic Internal Affairs – MCC Waco
Dates:
August 13, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 14, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm