TPCA’s Law Enforcement Command Officer Program (LECOP) was developed to provide the very best executive and command level training for chiefs, commanders, supervisors, and future leaders in Texas law enforcement. The courses are designed to equip professionals to lead and manage throughout their organizations and recognize those individuals who work hard to prepare themselves for leadership opportunities.
Earn recognition as a Law Enforcement Command Officer Professional by completing a series of training classes focused on two key areas: Individual Leadership Skills and Organizational Leadership & Cultural Influence.
This includes the Developing Leaders course, now offered in three separate modules. Classes are open to all Texas law enforcement agencies and are designed to strengthen leadership abilities and apply them to real-world assignments.
For training or questions regarding LECOP please contact Chief Kevin Lunsford (Ret.), TPCA Foundation Training Director, at klunsford@texaspolicechiefs.org.
Program Goals
- To Encourage and Provide Comprehensive Leadership Development in Texas Law Enforcement “Up and Comers”.
- To Recognize Those Individuals Who Work Hard to Prepare Themselves for Leadership Roles in Law Enforcement.
LECOP Process
LECOP Courses
LECOP courses are designed for students to complete at their own pace—whether that means moving quickly through the program or spreading courses out over time. Most classes are 2–3 days in length (some are longer or shorter).
The main exception is our flagship course, Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement, which consists of three one-week modules. These modules are completed sequentially requiring one week per month.
LECOP courses emphasize the development of personal leadership competencies alongside the cultivation of organizational health, ethical integrity, and sustainable practices.
To earn the Law Enforcement Command Officer Professional (LECOP) designation, participants must successfully complete:
✅ 8 Required Courses
✅ 4 Elective Courses
(12 total courses)
After TPCA verifies completion of all required elective courses, applicants will be officially awarded the LECOP designation.
Required Courses: (8 Total)
- Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement (Modules 1, 2, 3)*
- Basic Internal Affairs Investigations
- Managing Criminal Investigations
- Managing Patrol Operations
- Organizational Leadership, Courage, and Character
- Performance Appraisals and Employee Accountability
* Note: Developing Leaders includes three modules and counts as three required courses
Elective Courses: (Choose 4)
- Accreditation Program Manager Training
- Auditing and Inspections
- Basic Field Training Officer
- Leadership for Field Training Operations
- Managing Administrative Operations
- Managing Special Operations
- Managing Traffic Enforcement Operations
- Pre-Employment Background Investigations
