Course: 7887

Schedule

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Description

Law Enforcement Officers are in daily contact with all types of people. Considering that nearly 10% of the US population has some sort hearing loss, it is reasonable to assume that some of those contacts would be with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, especially with the baby boomers reaching their senior years. They will receive practical training on how to effectively communicate by themselves but also learn when an interpreter may be required. This course is a required course to be completed no later than the second anniversary of the date the officer is licensed or the date an officer applies for an intermediate proficiency certificate, whichever date is earlier. 

Prerequisite 

• Currently appointed as a peace officer

Course topics include:

- Procedures for Interacting with Drivers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

- Define the terms “Deaf” and “Hard of hearing” as defined by Section 81.001 of the Texas Human Resource Code

- Discuss appropriate techniques utilized to interact with drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing

- Identify practical suggestions for more effectively communicating with drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing 

- Discuss the communication impediment program

- Deaf and hard of hearing Specialty License Plates

Audience:

• Currently commissioned Texas peace officers

Education Credits 
4.00 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Contact Information

Pearland Police Department / Training Division 

281-997-4141

tmashue@pearlandtx.gov