Harris County Constable’s Office

Precinct 7 Training Calendar

January – March 2020

January 3rd, 2020 Intro to Gangs Course #3283 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Instructor(s): Training Instructor Deputy Rick White Location: 5290 Griggs Road Houston, Texas 77021 Contact: (832) 892-7893 Fee: FREE Hours: 4 Course Description:The course objectives include distinguishing the differences between Crip vs Blood oriented tattoos. The students will also be able to ascertain the differences between gang related and non-gang related graffiti. This course will provide a brief overview that will be catered to Patrol Deputies/Officers, Jail Deputies/ Officers and Detectives assigned to perform follow up investigations to gang related criminal investigations.

__________________________________________________________ January 3rd, 2020 Gang Bibles - Deciphered Course #3283 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Instructor(s): Deputy Rick White Location: 5290 Griggs Road Houston, Texas 77021 Contact: (832) 892-7893 Fee: FREE Hours: 4 Course Description: The course objectives include the breakdown of secret numeric codes, symbolism, rank and gang history explained from the gang bibles of the 52 Hoover Crips, Tree Top Piru Bloods, Gangster Disciples, and 59 Bounty Hunter Bloods.

January 6th – 8th, 2020 Field Training Officer 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Instructor(s): Captain H. Jones, JD., Ph.D. Instructor(s): Training Instructor Deputy Rick White Location: 5290 Griggs Road Houston, Texas 77021 Contact: (832) 892-7893 Fee: FREE Hours: 24 Course Description: The course is designed to provide training guidance and training aspects to future Field Training Officers in the area of law enforcement, including peace officers, jailers, telecommunication operators, correction officers, public service officers, etc. This course also introduces and teaches the student the History and Purpose of Field Training, Training

Methodologies and Techniques, Counseling, the Evaluation Process, and the importance of

Documentation. Each student must demonstrate (evaluated at the end of the course) the basic knowledge

required to effectively apply all applications of the training.

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January 9th, 2020 Special Investigative Topics #3232 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Instructor(s): Training Coordinator Captain H. Jones, JD., Ph.D.

Instructor(s): Training Instructor Deputy Rick White

Location: 5290 Griggs Road

Houston, Texas 77021

Contact: (832) 892-7893

Fee: FREE

Hours: 8

Course Description: This curriculum is designed to meet the continuing education

requirements of Texas Government Code 415.034 for peace officers in the State of Texas.

This course includes: Child Abuse and Neglect, Family Violence, Sexual Assault and issues

concerning Sex Offenders. Some of the legislative updates passed may be repeated

throughout each topic area if it is applicable.

January 10th, 2020 Cultural Diversity Course #3939 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Instructor(s): Captain H. Jones, JD., Ph.D. Instructor(s): Training Instructor Deputy Rick White Location: 5290 Griggs Road

Houston, Texas 77021

Contact: (832) 892-7893

Fee: FREE Hours: 8

Course Description: The first 4 hour block will include the required modules entitled “Introduction

to Diversity” and “Cultural Diversity;” and the second four hour block will include four additional

hours chosen from the remaining topic modules included in this curriculum.

January 13th – 14th, 2020 Intermediate Arrest, Search, & Seizure 8a –5p Instructor(s): Captain H. Jones, JD., Ph.D. Location: 5290 Griggs Road

Houston, Texas 77021

Contact: (832) 892-7893

Fee: FREE Hours: 16

Course Description: Specifically, for Patrol Deputies and Patrol Sergeants, this course presents an in-

depth critical analysis of the past and present evolutions of Arrest, Search, and Seizure jurisprudence,

case law, and relevant statutes. Additionally, this course will fulfill TCOLE mandated course

requirements and provide the students with an understanding of legal issues affecting law

enforcement. It will include an in-depth analysis of arrest, search, and seizure guidelines and case law

interpretations. This course will be taught over the course of 2 days.

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January 15th, 2020 Racial Profiling #3256 8:00 pm – 12 pm

Instructor(s): Captain H. Jones, JD., Ph.D.

Location: 5290 Griggs Road

Houston, Texas 77021

Contact: (832) 892-7893

Fee: FREE

Hours: 4 Course Description: The course objectives include in-depth discussion and identification of certain legal aspects of racial profiling, legislative requirements placed upon peace officers and law enforcement agencies regarding racial profiling, Supreme Court decisions and other court decisions involving appropriate actions in traffic stops, and the logical and social arguments against racial profiling. Further objective include, the identification of the elements of both inappropriate and appropriate traffic stops, racially motivated traffic stops, traffic stops which would constitute reasonable suspicion of drug courier activity, and traffic stops which could constitute reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.

January 15th, 2020 Human Trafficking #3270 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm Instructor(s): Captain H. Jones, JD., Ph.D. Location: 5290 Griggs Road Houston, Texas 77021 Contact: (832) 892-7893 Fee: FREE Hours: 4

Course Description: The course objectives include you will discuss human trafficking from the global

and local enforcement perspective, discuss the various types of trafficking, and probe the legal and

investigative elements of these crimes.

January 16th, 2020 Canine Encounters # 4065 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Instructor(s): Captain H. Jones, JD., Ph.D. Location: 5290 Griggs Road Houston, Texas 77021 Contact: (832) 892-7893 Fee: FREE Hours: 4

Course Description: The course objectives include, law enforcement encounters with aggressive dogs

and other animals are generating more and more media attention and use of force against animals is

being questioned. Proper training will both prepare officers for these encounters and reduce criticism

when force has to be used. The class will teach officers how to recognize canine aggression and

interpret body language. Officers will learn defensive tactics and how to use less-lethal techniques in

controlling canine encounters.

January 16th, 2020 Canine Encounters # 4065 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Instructor(s): Captain H. Jones, JD., Ph.D. Location: 5290 Griggs Road Houston, Texas 77021 Contact: (832) 892-7893 Fee: FREE Hours: 4 Course Description: The course objectives include, law enforcement encounters with aggressive dogs and other animals are generating more and more media attention and use of force against animals is being questioned. Proper training will both prepare officers for these encounters and reduce criticism when force has to be used. The class will teach officers how to recognize canine aggression and interpret body language. Officers will learn defensive tactics and how to use less-lethal techniques in controlling canine encounters.

January 20th – 24th, 2020 Basic Instructor Course 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Instructor(s): Captain H. Jones, JD., Ph.D. Instructor(s): Training Instructor Deputy Rick White Location: 5290 Griggs Road Houston, Texas 77021 Contact: (832) 892-7893 Fee: FREE Hours: 40 Course Description: This Basic Instructor Certification course is designed to provide the basic

concepts of instruction and to increase the quality of professional law enforcement training. This course

introduces the student to the teaching-learning process, phases of the teaching-learning process, factors

affecting learning, preparing a lesson plan, and methods of instruction. The students will be taught how

to develop and use instructional media to enhance their presentations. In addition, the fundamental

techniques of developing testing and evaluation procedures will be presented. Each trainee must

demonstrate the basic knowledge and skills required to effectively instruct a lesson during two teaching

exercises which will be evaluated by two instructors. The students are encouraged to bring with them

a laptop, notepad, and writing utensil of their choosing.

January 27th, 2020 Missing & Exploited Children # 3275 8:00 am- 12:00 pm

Instructor(s): H. Jones

Location: 5290 Griggs Road

Houston, Texas 77021

Contact: (832) 892-7893

Fee: FREE

Hours: 4

Course Description: This course is intended as an introduction to issues related to

responding to and investigating missing and exploited children cases. However, there are

additional and advanced courses available on specific sub-topics included herein.

January 27th, 2020 Racial Profiling #3256 1:00 pm – 5 pm

Instructor(s): Captain H. Jones, JD., Ph.D.

Location: 5290 Griggs Road

Houston, Texas 77021

Contact: (832) 892-7893

Fee: FREE

Hours: 4 Course Description: The course objectives include in-depth discussion and identification of

certain legal aspects of racial profiling, legislative requirements placed upon peace officers

and law enforcement agencies regarding racial profiling, Supreme Court decisions and other

court decisions involving appropriate actions in traffic stops, and the logical and social

arguments against racial profiling. Further objective include, the identification of the elements

of both inappropriate and appropriate traffic stops, racially motivated traffic stops, traffic stops

which would constitute reasonable suspicion of drug courier activity, and traffic stops which

could constitute reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.

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February 2020

February 3rd, 2020 NEW – Latin Kings Gang Course #3283 8a – 12p & 1 pm – 5pm

Instructor: Rick White

Location: 5290 Griggs Road

Houston, Texas 77021

Contact: (832)892-7893

Fee: FREE

Hours: 4

Course Description: The course objectives entail an overview of the gang’s history, their

hierarchal structure, as well as the gang’s tattoo descriptions. This course will further show the

students what gang tagging (graffiti) looks like for the Latin Kings and will cover in-depth the

meaning of it. The students will also learn a full breakdown of the symbolism and ideology for the

Latin Kings as well.

February 4th, 2020 Report Writing - 8:00 am – 12 pm Instructor(s): Deputy Rick White Location: 5290 Griggs Road Houston, Texas 77021 Contact: (832) 892-7893 Fee: FREE Hours: 4 Course Description: To provide both investigative perspectives of a criminal offense to the student,

which consists of the “First Responding Officer / Deputy” (Who initiates a criminal offense report)

and the “Detective / Investigator” (Who closes a criminal offense report).

February 4th, 2020 - Civilian Interaction Training - 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Instructor(s): Rick White

Location: 5290 Griggs Rd.

Houston, Texas 77021

Contact: (832) 892-7893

Fee: FREE

Hours: 2

Course Description:

This course is a required course to be completed no later than the second anniversary of the date the peace officer is licensed unless the officer completes the training as part of the officer’s basic training (BPOC). A peace officer or reserve peace officer who holds a license under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, issued on or before January 1, 2018, shall complete a training program established under Section 1701.268, Occupations Code, as added by this Act, no later than January 1, 2020. NO EXEMPTIONS (Occupations Code 1701.253n)

February 4th, 2020 - Child Safety Check Alert List #4068 – 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Instructor(s): Rick White Location: 5290 Griggs Road Houston, Texas 77021 Contact: (832) 892-7893 Fee: FREE Hours: 1 Course Description: The course objectives include, the Child Safety Alert Check List, and instruct Texas Peace Officers and Department of Family & Protective Service personnel on the proper Child Safety Alert Check List reporting methods. Additionally, this course presents the difference between CSCAL and other lists, law enforcement authority, Child Protective Services (CPS) involvement, and more.

February 6th – 7th, 2020 - Use of Force # 2107 - 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Instructor(s): Capt. Holland Jones & Rick White

Location: 5290 Griggs Road Houston, Texas 77021

Contact: (832) 892-7893

Fee: FREE Hours: 16

Course Description: The course objectives include the critical fundamentals of Use of Force, and what officers need to know and act upon when using various force options. The overall goal of this course is to save lives and prevent injuries.

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February 10th - 14th, 2020 (40 hours total) – Advanced Instructor Certification - 8a-5p

Instructor(s): Deputy Rick White & Captain Holland Jones

Location: 5290 Griggs Road

Houston, Texas 77021

Contact: (832)892-7893

Fee: FREE

Hours: 40

Student Limit: 10 maximum

Course Description: The course objectives include expounding upon the student’s knowledge

pursuant to what they acquired from the Basic Instructor’s Course. The student will be expected

to create a presentation lasting from 45 minutes (minimum) to 50 minutes (maximum) for the final

grade. The presentation will require a course folder along with a copy of the Instructor’s

PowerPoint presentation, which will have digital media embedded within it.

DISCLAIMER: Under Texas Administrative Code Title 37 – Public Safety and Corrections / Part 7 – Texas

Commission On Law Enforcement / Chapter 221 – Proficiency Certification (221.28 – Instructor Advanced

Certification) – Registrants must hold a TCOLE Instructor License (Basic) for at least 3 years before

attending the Advanced Instructor Course.

Students PLEASE bring a laptop to class.

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March 2020

March 16th – 20th, 2020 – Intermediate Crime Scene Search (40 hours) 8a – 5p (Mon-Fri)

Instructor(s): Lieutenant Robert Becker & Deputy Rick White

Location: 5290 Griggs Road

Houston, Texas 77021

Contact: (832)892-7893

Fee: FREE

Hours: 40

Course description: The student will be able to summarize the legal aspects of a crime scene

search. The student will be able to identify related constitutional and criminal laws related

to a crime scene search. The student will be able to define a search warrant. The student

will be able to describe certain requirements of a search warrant. The student will be able

to explain some justifications for denying unauthorized persons access to a crime scene.

The student will be able to summarize a process for preparing a crime scene investigation.

The student will be able to explain important considerations for establishing a command

post center and a search team. The student will be able to identify a guideline for

determining the search method and a starting point of the search. The student will be able

to list the various types of search methods. The student will be able to identify some

investigative tools and equipment that are recommended for performing crime scene

searches. The student will be able to summarize major issues of crime scene investigation.

The student will be able to identify the methods of conducting a preliminary investigation.

The student will be able to explain the importance for establishing a chain of custody.

Note: Assessment is required for completion of this course to ensure the student has a thorough

comprehension of all learning objectives.

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March 23rd, 2020 - Civilian Interaction Training - 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Instructor(s): Deputy Rick White

Location: 5290 Griggs Rd.

Houston, Texas 77021

Contact: (832) 892-7893

Fee: FREE

Hours: 2

Course Description:

This course is a required course to be completed no later than the second anniversary of the date the peace officer is licensed unless the officer completes the training as part of the officer’s basic training (BPOC). A peace officer or reserve peace officer who holds a license under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, issued on or before January 1, 2018, shall complete a training program established under Section 1701.268, Occupations Code, as added by this Act, no later than January 1, 2020. NO EXEMPTIONS (Occupations Code 1701.253n)

March 23rd, 2020 - Civilian Interaction Training - 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Instructor(s): Deputy Rick White

Location: 5290 Griggs Rd.

Houston, Texas 77021

Contact: (832) 892-7893

Fee: FREE

Hours: 2

Course Description:

This course is a required course to be completed no later than the second anniversary of the date the peace officer is licensed unless the officer completes the training as part of the officer’s basic training (BPOC). A peace officer or reserve peace officer who holds a license under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, issued on or before January 1, 2018, shall complete a training program established under Section 1701.268, Occupations Code, as added by this Act, no later than January 1, 2020. NO EXEMPTIONS (Occupations Code 1701.253n)

March 25th – 27th, 2020 - Intermediate Arrest, Search, & Seizure - 8:00 am – 5:00pm

Instructor(s): H. Jones

Location: 5290 Griggs Road

Houston, Texas 77021

Contact: (832) 892-7893

Fee: FREE

Hours: 24

Course Description: Specifically, for Patrol Deputies and Patrol Sergeants, this course presents

an in-depth critical analysis of the past and present evolutions of Arrest, Search, and Seizure

jurisprudence, case law, and relevant statutes. Additionally, this course will fulfill TCOLE

mandated course requirements and provide the students with an understanding of legal issues

affecting law enforcement. It will include an in-depth analysis of arrest, search, and seizure

guidelines and case law interpretations. This course will be taught over the course of 3 days.

Additionally, students will be afforded the opportunity to perform practical exercises of crafting

an affidavit for a search warrant and submission for approval.

Note: In order to register for any of these courses please email

Captain Holland Jones or myself at either of the below listed emails.

Rick White – Richard.White@cn7.hctx.net

Captain Holland Jones – Holland.Jones@cn7.hctx.net