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Professional Development Programs

The Professional Development Programs offer specialized courses which are not part of an on-going LEMIT professional development series and are designed to meet a specific need. These courses are directed to certain segments of law enforcements or targeted to address a unique managerial function. These programs are intended to convey innovative concepts, techniques, and knowledge that can quickly be put to practical use within an agency. Professional Development Programs afford LEMIT the flexibility to respond in a timely fashion to newly identified training needs.

Topics Covered / Course Objectives

• Dispatching with Dignity
• Police Staffing: Resource Allocation, Deployment, and Scheduling
• New Supervisor Course
• Reset the Clock: Replace Liability with Credibility
• Basic Internal Affairs
• Property and Evidence Management
• Public Information Officer (PIO)
• Basic Instructor Certification Course

Who Should Attend / Admission Requirements

• Texas law enforcement officers or criminal justice professionals involved in topic areas
• Texas law enforcement officers interested in advancing careers or knowledge in the field

Course Hours

Participants may receive TCOLE credit, depending on the course.

Course Contact

Viki Stifflemire, Assistant to the Executive Director
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) 294-4243
Phone: 800-477-9248
vds021@shsu.edu

Upcoming Events

* Additional fees may apply

Status	Date	Title	Location	Registration	Fee
OPEN	Oct 27 - 29, 2025	Public Information Officer (PIO)	Huntsville, TX	Register Online	$395.00 *
OPEN	Dec 09 - 10, 2025	Basic Internal Affairs	Huntsville, TX	Register Online	$395.00

* Additional fees may apply