Enhancing Corrections...

Interacting with Veterans in a Jail Setting (TCOLE 4902) - AM

This course fulfills the legislative mandate established by SB 1563 under Chapter 1701 of the Texas Occupations Code. It provides county corrections officers with essential knowledge and skills for respectfully and effectively interacting with justice-involved veterans, including an overview of military culture, veteran-specific challenges, and trauma-informed communication and de-escalation techniques.

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This MANDATORY course satisfies the requirements of the Occupations Code, Section 1701.273 and Section 1701.310.

Who Should Attend?

Jail/Prison
Leadership

Training Hours:

Dress Code:

Business Casual
Clothing should be professional, and no caps/hats or shorts are permitted. Slacks, khakis, skirts, dresses, button-downs, or blouses are acceptable. It is always recommended to bring a light jacket in case the training room is cold.

For more information, contact:

Tiffany Sowell, Program Specialist
Phone: (936) 294-1675
tsowell@shsu.edu

Date/Time:

September 22, 2026 (8:00am) - May 22, 2026 (12:00pm)
All times are shown in U.S. Central Time (CT).

Early Registration Ends:

September 15, 2026

Cost:

FREE

Location*:

EMS Building
305 Radio Lane
Columbus, Texas 78934
Contact Person: Ashley Laake
ashley.laake@co.colorado.tx.us

Additional Information:

For questions, please contact Melvin Bowser @ 512-799-6931, or email melvin.bowser@tcjs.state.tx.us

Cancellation Policy: While this program is offered at no cost, space is limited and many individuals are often placed on a waiting list. If you register and are no longer able to attend, please notify the program contact person as soon as possible. Your cancellation allows us to offer the spot to another participant who may be waiting for the opportunity to attend. Prompt communication ensures that all available spaces are used effectively and helps us serve as many participants as possible.

The Correctional Management Institute of Texas, created in 1994, is “Enhancing Corrections” in adult and juvenile community and institutional corrections agencies by providing Training Variety; Value, Quality & Relevance; Assistance to the Field; and Field Research.