AACOG Academy Administrative Information

Administrative Information

Academy Office Hours

Academy Location

Academy Phone Numbers

How to Enroll in an In-Service Course

Attendance Requirements

Schedule Changes

Withdrawal from In-Service Class

Intermediate License Courses

Academy Philosophy

Training on Request Program

Course Examination Requirement

EEO/Affirmative Action

Academy Office Hours

7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Academy Location

The Alamo Area Law Enforcement Academy is located at 8700 Tesoro Drive, 6th Floor (Tesoro Building), San Antonio. For directions, click here.

Academy Phone Numbers

Training Academy Main Number (210) 362-5291
Training Academy Fax Number (210) 824-5881

How to Enroll in an In-Service Course

Students may enroll in In-Service courses on-line, via fax, or in person. Telephone enrollment is no longer accepted.

On-Line Enrollment - can be accomplished by finding the course(s) you are interested in, and then completing and submitting this Online Registration Form.

Fax Enrollment - can be accomplished by filling out the registration form and faxing it to (210) 824-5881.

In Person Enrollment - can be accomplished by completing the registration form and visiting us at 8700 Tesoro Drive, 6th Floor, San Antonio.

Important Information:

Payment - may be made in advance or on the first day of class via check, money order, or invoicing of your Agency. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED. Note: All mandated courses are on a pre-pay only basis.

Cancellation - Students must notify the Academy no later than the Thursday of the week prior to the first day of class if they are unable to attend. Failure to give timely notification will result in the student or Agency being invoiced for the cost of tuition. To notify the Academy of the need to cancel your registration call (210) 362-5291 or e-mail dhaby@aacog.com.

Firearms/Tactical Driving/Defensive Tactics Courses - are open only to Law Enforcement officers. Students are required to provide a copy of their Photo Law Enforcement Agency Identification, or a copy of their drivers' license and their Basic Peace Officers/Jailers License.

Basic Instructor - the Basic Instructor course requires all law enforcement officers to provide a copy of their photo Law Enforcement Agency Identification, or a copy of their drivers' license and their Basic Peace Officers/Jailers License.

All non-law enforcement applicants must submit the following at their own expense.

Photo copy of your drivers license

A TCIC/NCIC criminal history check that indicates clearance

Documentation that describes your "area of specialty"

This documentation must include what you will teach, and why you are qualified to teach it.

Note: Dress code for the Basic Instructor course is "business casual". Blue jeans, shorts, or other casual attire will not be permitted. Each student is required to present a professional appearance.

Questions? Contact us at (210) 362-5291.

Attendance Requirements

Students are expected to attend all class sessions. Students must have 95 percent attendance or better to receive a Certificate of Completion. Class will begin promptly at the time indicated in the schedule.

Schedule Changes

Administrative and practical considerations require a minimum of ten (10) students to provide a given class. Therefore, if fewer than 10 students are enrolled one week prior to a class start date, the class may be subject to cancellation or rescheduling.

If a class is canceled, or a revision to the time/date/location is made, every effort will be made to notify the students by telephone prior to the first class meeting. The Alamo Area Law Enforcement Academy reserves the right to cancel any class, or to revise any time/date/location/instructor.

Withdrawal from In-Service Class

Enrollment may be canceled without penalty if a written or telephone notification is received by the Academy office no later than 4:45 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the scheduled class. Failure to notify the Academy of withdrawal will cause you or your agency to be invoiced for the entire tuition regardless of attendance.

Intermediate License Courses

All courses coded # 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108 meet the requirements for Intermediate Peace Officer License Training for Officers who obtained their Basic Peace Officer License on or after January 1, 1987.

All courses coded # 3501, 3502, 3503, 3504 meet the requirements for Intermediate Jailer License Training for Correction officers who obtained their Basic Jailers License after March 1, 1993.

Academy Philosophy

Vision Statement
The Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy strives to be the training academy that through innovation and creativity sets the trend for excellence in education and training for law enforcement professionals.

Mission Statement
The mission of the AARLEA is to enhance the quality of life for our community by providing innovative, visionary, timely, and comprehensive law enforcement education and training. In doing so we seek to impact the skills, abilities, and attitudes of current and future law enforcement practitioners and leaders.

Key Guiding Values

We treat everyone with respect and compassion.

We are committed to honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

We serve our community and organization as innovative and creative problem solvers.

We strive for excellence as a team.

These values act as a guide in all decisions and actions made by our team members; they are considered an integral part of our policies.

Training on Request Program

The Academy has implemented Training on Request program. We can respond to your training needs if you have 10 or more students needing the same type of training. Please contact the Academy office for more details.

The Academy can report the training hours for your in-service. Contact the Academy for details and a reporting packet.

Course Examination Requirement

An end-of-course examination is mandatory for all courses conducted by the Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy. Students must achieve a score of 80 percent or better on course examination to receive a Certificate of Completion. Some Instructor and Advanced Instructor courses may require a higher percent to complete the course.

EEO/Affirmative Action

The Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, handicap, age, sex, or marital status when admitting qualified students to participating in the Academy training programs or activities.

The Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy trains only commissioned Texas Peace Officers as defined by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE), and other persons working for or sponsored by Texas Criminal Justice Agencies, Public Safety Agencies, Private, County, State, Federal Correctional Institutes, or other enforcement agencies as defined by statutes.

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	Administrative Information Academy Office Hours Academy Location Academy Phone Numbers How to Enroll in an In-Service Course Attendance Requirements Schedule Changes Withdrawal from In-Service Class Intermediate License Courses Academy Philosophy Training on Request Program Course Examination Requirement EEO/Affirmative Action Academy Office Hours 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Academy Location The Alamo Area Law Enforcement Academy is located at 8700 Tesoro Drive, 6th Floor (Tesoro Building), San Antonio. For directions, click here. Academy Phone Numbers Training Academy Main Number (210) 362-5291 Training Academy Fax Number (210) 824-5881 How to Enroll in an In-Service Course Students may enroll in In-Service courses on-line, via fax, or in person. Telephone enrollment is no longer accepted. On-Line Enrollment - can be accomplished by finding the course(s) you are interested in, and then completing and submitting this Online Registration Form. Fax Enrollment - can be accomplished by filling out the registration form and faxing it to (210) 824-5881. In Person Enrollment - can be accomplished by completing the registration form and visiting us at 8700 Tesoro Drive, 6th Floor, San Antonio. *Important Information:* Payment - may be made in advance or on the first day of class via check, money order, or invoicing of your Agency. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED. Note: All mandated courses are on a pre-pay only basis. Cancellation - Students must notify the Academy no later than the Thursday of the week prior to the first day of class if they are unable to attend. Failure to give timely notification will result in the student or Agency being invoiced for the cost of tuition. To notify the Academy of the need to cancel your registration call (210) 362-5291 or e-mail dhaby@aacog.com. Firearms/Tactical Driving/Defensive Tactics Courses - are open only to Law Enforcement officers. Students are required to provide a copy of their Photo Law Enforcement Agency Identification, or a copy of their drivers' license and their Basic Peace Officers/Jailers License. Basic Instructor - the Basic Instructor course requires all law enforcement officers to provide a copy of their photo Law Enforcement Agency Identification, or a copy of their drivers' license and their Basic Peace Officers/Jailers License. All non-law enforcement applicants must submit the following at their own expense. Photo copy of your drivers license A TCIC/NCIC criminal history check that indicates clearance Documentation that describes your "area of specialty" This documentation must include what you will teach, and why you are qualified to teach it. Note: Dress code for the Basic Instructor course is "business casual". Blue jeans, shorts, or other casual attire will not be permitted. Each student is required to present a professional appearance. Questions? Contact us at (210) 362-5291. Attendance Requirements Students are expected to attend all class sessions. Students must have 95 percent attendance or better to receive a Certificate of Completion. Class will begin promptly at the time indicated in the schedule. Schedule Changes Administrative and practical considerations require a minimum of ten (10) students to provide a given class. Therefore, if fewer than 10 students are enrolled one week prior to a class start date, the class may be subject to cancellation or rescheduling. If a class is canceled, or a revision to the time/date/location is made, every effort will be made to notify the students by telephone prior to the first class meeting. The Alamo Area Law Enforcement Academy reserves the right to cancel any class, or to revise any time/date/location/instructor. Withdrawal from In-Service Class Enrollment may be canceled without penalty if a written or telephone notification is received by the Academy office no later than 4:45 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the scheduled class. Failure to notify the Academy of withdrawal will cause you or your agency to be invoiced for the entire tuition regardless of attendance. Intermediate License Courses All courses coded # 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108 meet the requirements for Intermediate Peace Officer License Training for Officers who obtained their Basic Peace Officer License on or after January 1, 1987. All courses coded # 3501, 3502, 3503, 3504 meet the requirements for Intermediate Jailer License Training for Correction officers who obtained their Basic Jailers License after March 1, 1993. Academy Philosophy Vision Statement The Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy strives to be the training academy that through innovation and creativity sets the trend for excellence in education and training for law enforcement professionals. Mission Statement The mission of the AARLEA is to enhance the quality of life for our community by providing innovative, visionary, timely, and comprehensive law enforcement education and training. In doing so we seek to impact the skills, abilities, and attitudes of current and future law enforcement practitioners and leaders. Key Guiding Values We treat everyone with respect and compassion. We are committed to honesty, integrity, and professionalism. We serve our community and organization as innovative and creative problem solvers. We strive for excellence as a team. These values act as a guide in all decisions and actions made by our team members; they are considered an integral part of our policies. Training on Request Program The Academy has implemented Training on Request program. We can respond to your training needs if you have 10 or more students needing the same type of training. Please contact the Academy office for more details. The Academy can report the training hours for your in-service. Contact the Academy for details and a reporting packet. Course Examination Requirement An end-of-course examination is mandatory for all courses conducted by the Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy. Students must achieve a score of 80 percent or better on course examination to receive a Certificate of Completion. Some Instructor and Advanced Instructor courses may require a higher percent to complete the course. EEO/Affirmative Action The Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, handicap, age, sex, or marital status when admitting qualified students to participating in the Academy training programs or activities. The Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy trains only commissioned Texas Peace Officers as defined by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE), and other persons working for or sponsored by Texas Criminal Justice Agencies, Public Safety Agencies, Private, County, State, Federal Correctional Institutes, or other enforcement agencies as defined by statutes.