Crime Prevention I (TCOLE 2101)
40 TCOLE Hours | Community Policing, Physical Security & Cyber Awareness
This foundational course equips law enforcement officers, school resource officers (SROs), and community liaisons with essential tools for crime prevention, physical security, and IT/cyber awareness. Participants learn how to build trust, reduce crime, and engage communities through Neighborhood Watch programs and National Night Out initiatives.
Course Agenda
Daily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Lunch 11:00 am – 12:00 pm & Breaks Every 50 min
Day 1
- Class Introduction
- Crime Prevention – Foundation of Community
- History of Crime Prevention
- Crime Prevention Terms
- Principles of Security
- Crime Prevention in the Workplace
Day 2
- Theft Prevention
- Target Hardening
- Lighting
- Barriers
- Windows
- Doors & Locks
Day 3
- Security Cameras
- Intrusion Alarms
- Cybersecurity and Prevention for the Internet of Things
- Safes
- How to Conduct a Home Security Survey
- Class Practicum – Home Security Survey
Day 4
- Neighborhood Watch Train the Trainer
- National Night Coordinator Training for Texas
- Study Time / Student Presentation Preparation
Day 5
- Test Review
- Break
- Test
- Student Presentation
- Class Graduation / Picture