This is a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) elective Suicide Prevention in Police Lockups online training course offered for Texas Peace Officers, Jailers, and Telecommunicators.

Suicide remains one of the most serious risks associated with police lockups, holding cells, and temporary detention facilities. When a suicide or attempted suicide occurs, responsible officers are often shocked and unprepared, particularly when they have received little or no formal training in detainee supervision, monitoring, or suicide prevention.

These risks may be increased when detainees are housed in facilities that do not fully meet applicable detention, health, or safety standards. In many agencies, detainee monitoring responsibilities are assigned to personnel who are also performing other duties, which can result in inconsistent observation and delayed recognition of warning signs.

This online course provides law enforcement officers and detention personnel with an increased awareness of the life-threatening, professional, and liability-related risks posed by suicidal individuals who are temporarily detained. Participants will learn to recognize common suicide risk factors and warning signs, understand the importance of consistent monitoring and documentation, and identify appropriate actions for managing suicidal detainees.

The course emphasizes practical measures officers can take to protect detainees, save lives, strengthen facility operations, and reduce personal and agency liability.

Please note, the entire course final exam(s), and course evaluation(s) must be completed in order to receive two (2) hours of course credit.

TCOLE Reporting

OSS Academy® typically reports 4 to 5 times each week [excluding U.S. Federal holidays]. We report your credit directly through TCLEDDS to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement [TCOLE]. You should have already provided your full and correct name, TCOLE PID number, and other important information when registering for your account. If not, once logged in, go to Edit Profile to update your information.

Should you have any questions, simply contact the OSS Academy® Training Coordinator by phone at 281-288-9190 (Ext. 205) or online at Contact OSS Academy®.  

OSS Academy® courses are recognized by more Peace Officer Standards and Training boards and correctional associations than any other online training provider.

Our courses are designed by Subject Matter Experts who are nationally recognized and licensed instructors. Many of our experts testify in law enforcement, corrections, and security related defense cases throughout the U.S.

Our curriculum meets or exceeds state course objective requirements.

For more information, visit OSS - Law Enforcement Advisors® or OSS Academy® online or simply contact the OSS Academy® Training Coordinator by phone at 281-288-9190 (Ext. 205) or online at Contact OSS Academy®.  

TCOLE Training, Proficiency Requirements, & Course Equivalents

For your convenience, OSS Academy® provides a TCOLE Course Equivalent Resource with imbedded hyperlinks.

See also, our entire TCOLE Courses Listing.

Should you have any questions, simply contact the OSS Academy® Training Coordinator by phone at 281-288-9190 (Ext. 205) or online at Contact OSS Academy®.