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Gatesville March 17-20, 2025
March 17, 2025 - March 20, 2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Event Phone: 254-298-7045
*Required for MHO certification. One requirement to certify currently TCOLE appointed jailers, peace officers, and Justices of Peace to be a resource for other officers or agencies statewide who are responding to a mental health crisis and may need aid navigating the area resources and state statutes. There is a required knowledge check for registrants.
Required Items for Class: Students need to bring a laptop or MDT (Wi-Fi provided) that can access the internet and a USB drive.
Requirements for MHO certification:
- 2 years licensed experience as Jailer, Peace Officer, or Justice of Peace
- CPR/First Aid (Red Cross/American Heart Association or equivalent)
- De-Escalation #1849 AND
- Crisis Intervention Training for all certifications (Peace Officer: TCOLE 1850) or Mental Health for Jailers (Jailer #4900)
- CIT equivalents for de-escalation & Crisis Intervention Training would be included in BPOC Courses# 1000667, #1000696, #1000720 for peace officers.
- Mental Health Officer #4201
Class is taught by Eric Fox with Central Counties Services. TCOLE credit will be reported by Coryell County Sheriff’s Office.
Current Registrants:
- Carlos Ayuso
- Laura Smith
Venue: Gatesville Civic Center
Venue Phone: 254-499-0102
Venue Website: https://www.visitgatesvilletx.com/gatesville-civic-center
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