Texas Chief Deputies Association

10/03/2026

Today we remember Houston Police Department Detective Victory Ray Wells, III who was shot and killed in the line of duty.

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💻Join us ONLINE for our upcoming Law Enforcement Response to Suicidal Subject: Legal Realities and Options courses on Nov. 3, 2026!

This one-day course is designed to educate police personnel on the legalities and challenges faced when responding to suicidal subjects. Unique perspectives are provided in order to provoke discussion within agencies to have a true understanding of the relevant Constitutional requirements.

Scholarships covering the full cost of this course are made possible through grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice’s COPS Office.

🔗to register... https://public.ntoa.org/default.asp?action=viewcourse&courseid=20266090

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10/03/2026

Earlier this week, our Enforcement Team conducted a two-day training providing licensees with the knowledge to conduct effective background investigations including best practices, identifying red flags, and ensuring compliance with rules and statue. Thank you to the Randall County Sheriff's Office for hosting.

There are still a few openings for upcoming background investigation classes.

Oct. 15-16, 2026: El Paso
Jan. 18-19, 2027: Kaufman County
Feb. 15-16, 2027: Bastrop
Feb. 17-18, 2027: Austin

Registration can be done at the link in the comments and be sure to revisit periodically as additional classes are added.

10/03/2026

Jails and sheriff’s offices don’t need another flashy demo — they need schedules that actually work on the floor.

Tarmac Technologies builds operational tools for detention: VisitationLink, AttorneyLink, PropertyLink, OffenderLink, and TransportLink — built for how facilities really run.

If you run a jail or work with one, let’s talk.