Basic Peace Officer Training Academy

The Basic Peace Officer Training Academy is designed to provide the student with preparatory training in the law enforcement profession for certification as a basic peace officer in the State of Texas.  The academy is dedicated to training excellence through its rigorous coursework which is then followed-up with practical application exercises.  To find more information on the peace officer training academy, please click on the heading above.

The University of Houston-Downtown Applied Business & Technology Department, 7th floor, is the new Houston location for Electronic testing for TCLEOSE exams.  To reserve a seat for your test please call (713) 221-8032 or (713) 221-8478.  The Peace Officer exam fee is $25.00 with a reservation and $35.00 "walk-in".  You must have a "Letter of Eligibility" and a Photo I.D. in order to test.

Basic Peace Officer Information Packet
Registration Forms
Basic Peace Officer Certification Calendar

Continuing Education

The training division offers a variety of continuing education classes for criminal justice professionals.  The topics and schedule of these classes changes regularly.  Please consult the Continuing education page for an updated list of current course offerings.  Although most courses are offered at the Downtown campus, with advanced notice courses can be delivered at a special agency.

All of the courses offered as continuing education are TCLEOSE approved unless otherwise noted.

Maps and Parking

Parking is available and bus service is also available to the front door of UHD. A complete process from application to training takes place at UHD.