The Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) is the largest association of police executives in Texas and one of the largest state police chiefs associations in the country. With a diverse group of experts in all areas of policing, TPCA provides a wide range of professional services to Texas governmental entities.
The Texas Police Chiefs Association offers valuable technical assistance in evaluating resumes and pinpointing credible candidates. Utilizing these resources can enhance your ability to choose the most suitable candidate for your department. Additionally, the Association can deliver a comprehensive selection process, typically at a significantly lower cost than many consulting firms.
We provide Staffing Studies that use the IACP and ICMA recommended workload models to determine the staffing options for various policing strategies.
A comprehensive Organizational Audit is beneficial, as it examines all departmental operations to ensure adherence to legal standards and best practices. This evaluation provides an analysis of crime control strategies, necessary staffing levels, and may include an anonymous employee survey.
A roadmap providing organizational direction can be an effective management and budget tool. TPCA can assist law enforcement agencies in developing a strategic plan and can facilitate the strategic planning process for other city departments.
TPCA provides quality training around the state. The Law Enforcement Command Officers Program (LECOP) offers a series of 10 courses to command level officers and supervisors covering the full range of law enforcement operations including Developing Leaders, Managing Administrative Operations, Patrol, Traffic, Special Operations and Criminal Investigations. Upon completing the full course series, they receive a LECOP Certificate and special recognition. All TPCA classes emphasize the importance of Leadership.
A nationally recognized program with over 170 standards outlining best practices for law enforcement agencies in Texas. This program includes independent review of policies and operations of an agency, ensures efficient service delivery to the public, protection of individual rights, and decreased exposure for liability and risk.
