H-GAC has sponsored a regional law enforcement training program for over thirty years. The program supports the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers approved training for officers throughout the region by contracting with local law enforcement training academies that meet state standards.

H-GAC requested proposals from qualified law enforcement training academies for FY18-19 in-service and basic training. Proposals were evaluated on course offerings, facility and locations, proposed costs, qualifications, and experience. In preparing recommendations, staff used results of the annual Training Needs Survey, cost per contact hour, geographic accessibility, and the number of officers to be served. Staff recommends a combination of basic, intermediate, advanced, and specialized training.

Staff recommends awarding contracts to the following academies and contracted training provider not to exceed the amounts shown below.

Criminal Justice Division, Governor's Office

Yes

Request authorization to contract with recommended providers for law enforcement training programs listed above in the Contract; amount not to exceed $535,000. (Staff Contact: Larry Smith)