AGF 03.001 Law Enforcement Agency Audit Checklist 4.30.2018
TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT
6330 East Highway 290, STE., 200, Austin, Texas 78723-1035
Phone: (512) 936-7700
www.tcole.texas.gov
Law Enforcement Agency Audit Checklist
All Licenses - Peace Officer, Jailer, Telecommunicator
Appointed to agency prior to 4.15.1996. Prior to this date TCOLE kept all required documentation for appointment on file
in Austin; current firearms qualification is the only document required for individuals hired prior to that date.
180 Days or Less Break in Service
§217.7
More Than 180 Day Break in Service
§217.7
L-1 / L1-T (sign & notarize page 1 & 2)
F5R (required only for appointments after
9.01.05, if the applicant had another license
type – peace officer, jailer, TCO)
L-2 (drug screen/ medical exam)
(Telecommunicators- drug screen only)
L-3 (psychological evaluation)
CCH (TCIC-NCIC)
DPS/FBI Fingerprint Return**
Proof of Citizenship (Effective 3.01.03)
Proof of Education - HS Diploma
(accredited) or GED
Military Discharge (if applicable)
Personal History Statement (Effective
1.01.12)
Certified Copy of Court Disposition ***
For peace officers only- Current record
of firearms qualification (once per
calendar year). Does NOT apply to
1
st
appointment of BPOC graduates.
(sign & notarize page one only)
F-5R (required only for appointments
after 9.01.05)
CCH (TCIC-NCIC)
Certified Copy of Court Disposition ***
Military Discharge (if applicable)
Personal History Statement (Effective
1.1.12)
For peace officers only- current
record of firearms qualification (once
per calendar year).
L-1 / L1-T (sign & notarize page 1 & 2)
L-2 (drug screen )
L-3 (psychological evaluation)
F-5R
(required only for appointments
after 9.01.05)
CCH (TCIC-NCIC)
DPS/FBI Fingerprint Return**
Military Discharge (if applicable)
Personal History Statement (Effective
1.01.12)
Certified Copy of Court Disposition ***
For peace officers only-
firearms qualification (once per calendar
year).
All documentation must be in place prior to submitting the L1 appointment form. Failure to complete
and document the pre-licensing requirements above is a violation of state law and may result in
penalties ranging from fines (up to $1,000 per day, per incident) to criminal charges (State Jail felony
for appointment of a person with a criminal record). Texas Occupations Code 1701.507 and 1701.553.
**Fingerprint returns can be obtained by: a) mailing a 10-print applicant card to DPS, b) using the
F.A.S.T. electronic fingerprint service, c) using an agency’s Live Scan provided it has been
validated/approved by DPS for applicant processing. To set up a F.A.S.T. account, please contact DPS
at 512-424-2365, choose option 6. To validate your agency’s Live Scan contact DPS at 512-424-2409.
***For all charges class B and above or class C involving family violence or official duties.
IMPORTANT: TCOLE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE KEPT TOGETHER IN A SECURE BUT
EASILY-ACCESSIBLE FOLDER
SEPARATE FROM PERSONNEL FILES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS.
---CONTACT YOUR TCOLE FIELD AGENT IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION---