Newly Elected Constables (NEC)

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Topics Covered:

  • What is your role as a Constable?
  • Office Management
  • TCOLE/TCLEDDS
  • Building & Developing Relationships
  • Basic Courtroom Security
  • Becoming the Best Leader

Who Should Attend:

  • Newly elected Constable
  • Newly appointed Constables
  • Upper management in the Constable's Office (fee $295)
  • Sheriffs or deputies fulfilling some of the duties of the Constable's Office (fee $295)

Course Hours:

Participants receive 40 hours of TCOLE (3742) credit.

Program Links:

[ Program Page ]

Date/Time:

Feb 24 - 28, 2025

Class begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Friday class begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at noon. The program involves working lunches (lunch is provided).

Course Cost:

provided to Constables statewide at no cost. Thanks to a partner-led initiative made possible with help from the Texas Police Chief Association. LEMIT was granted legislative funding allowing us to remove registration fees and hotel accommodation cost to the participant. Lunch will be provided Monday through Thursday.

*If you are not a current or elected/appointed Constable, you will pay a fee of $295 and cover all hotel and travel expenses.

**Any program make up hours will not be covered by LEMIT and will be at the participant's expense.

The following expenses will NOT be covered by LEMIT

  • Mileage
  • Parking
  • Hotel Incidentals
  • Hotel Wifi
  • Room Service
  • Breakfast & Dinner

Location Information:

Tyler, TX

Hotel Information: *

To be named at later date.

* Unless otherwise noted, hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.

The Newly Elected Constables (NEC) program is a state-mandated course designed for all elected or appointed constables within their first two years in office. Its purpose is to foster a comprehensive understanding of the roles, duties, and responsibilities associated with this distinctive law enforcement position. The program provides instruction on key operational areas such as civil process, warrant execution, bailiff duties, patrol, investigations, and courtroom security. In addition, it offers leadership, management, and networking opportunities to help constables establish and maintain effective, professional agencies. Core topics include defining the role of a constable, office management, TCOLE/TCLEDDS procedures, relationship building, basic courtroom security, and leadership development—all aimed at promoting ethical, informed, and capable public service.

For more information, contact:

Renee Johnson, Coordinator - Constables, CSLS
Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas
George J. Beto Criminal Justice Building
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2417
Fax: (936) 294-3926
Phone: (936) 294-3177
Phone: 800-477-9248
lemitconstables@shsu.edu

Cancellation Policy:

If your plans change and you need to cancel, please contact us immediately to avoid cancellation or “no show” fees. The department in which you registered under will be billed a $325 fee for failure to cancel 14 days prior to the course start date. It is the responsibility of the participant to cancel reservations made with the host hotel.