UHD Law Enforcement Academy
All Programs are offered in accordance with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
standards and include:
Basic Peace Officer Course- TCOLE reporting number 1000736
Provides students with training for the law enforcement profession for completion of the Basic Peace Officer Course requirement to become a peace officer in the State of Texas.
The UHD Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) provides peace officer training courses in a professional environment for those attempting to become peace officers in the State of Texas in accordance with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
The Mission of the University of Houston-Downtown Law Enforcement Academy is dedicated to providing quality, professional instruction to future and current peace officer professionals. Utilizing our staff instructors in conjunction with subject matter experts in the state and nationally, we provide today’s officers with the tools they need to serve their communities safely, effectively, and professionally according to the standards of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
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ACADEMY INFORMATION SHEET
Step 1
Basic Peace Officer Courses (Cost Fee $5,000)
Registration $250.00 Fee is NON-REFUNDABLE
| Status | Course | Class Date | Monday - Friday | Online Registration | Intake Session Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class Open | BPOC 452 | 01/26/2026 - 07-10-2026 | 8:00am - 5:00pm | registration open | 12/15/2025 |
| Class Is Full | BPOC 451 | 06/30/2025 - 01/23/2026 | 8:00am - 5:00pm | registration is closed | 05/27/2025 |
*Information will be sent out about Intake Session about 2 weeks before that date.
**Please note end date for class is subject to change**
****PLEASE CHECK EMAILS ON WEEKLY BASIS FOR ANY SCHEDULE CHANGES****
Step 2
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO THEN FULLY COMPLETE THE Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) in
Guardian Portal.
(If you do not receive an invite to Guardian, please contact the Academy - lea@uhd.edu.
Step 3
Upload the required documents to Guardian. Review all other material needed on the
LEA Info Sheet.
Step 4
Required interview with Academy Director. Appointment will be emailed to you.
Step 5
You must wait for approval before you proceed with finger-print/background check, L2, or L3.