Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Constitutions Study Guide, Preparation for the Texas Basic Peace Officer Course Module C(7),(9) is designed for peace officers studying the justice system for promotion exams or the basic peace officer course. The guide contains information relevant to the U.S. Constitution, Texas Constitution, and the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Additionally, this study guide follows the learning goals and objectives required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Basic Peace Officer Course. This guide will help students understand the principles of both constitutions and how they become law, as well as the specific duties and powers of officers as written in law.
Manuel “Manny” Vasquez, Chief of Police, Ret., has authored this new TCOLE* Study Guide. Chief Vasquez is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including the Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the Dallas Police Medal of Valor, and Dallas Police Shield Award for wounds in the line of duty.
He received his MBA from the University of Dallas, Criminal Justice Graduate course work from Texas A&M University, a B.S. Degree from Abilene Christian University at Dallas, and is a Graduate of the FBI National Academy.
Chief Vasquez is also the author of the following, available from Blue360Media:
- New! Texas Arrest, Search and Use of Force, A Basic Peace Officer Course Study Guide
- Texas Penal Code: Peace Officer’s Field Manual and Study Guide
- Texas Controlled Substances: Peace Officer’s Field Manual and Study Guide
*Blue360 Media is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, TCOLE. Any references to TCOLE in this study guide are merely for the purpose of demonstrating the alignment of the materials to the training requirements of TCOLE.