We're Seeking Proposals for Regional Police Training
East Texas Council of Governments • August 31, 2021
The East Texas Council of Governments
(ETCOG) is seeking proposals from certified Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Academies to provide training for law enforcement agencies in Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Marion, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Smith, Wood, Upshur, and Van Zandt Counties.
ETCOG contracts with TCOLE Academies to provide law enforcement training in the East Texas region. Classroom topics are varied and consist of continuing education, tactical, and state-mandated courses.
Training certifications are provided to all students who successfully complete academy courses. ETCOG sponsors scholarships to students provided by a grant through the Office of the Texas Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
Find out more at www.etcog.org/procurements.
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed April 12–18, 2026 , honors the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the public safety telecommunicators who answer the call when emergencies happen. Held each year during the second week of April, the observance recognizes the professionals who serve as the critical first point of contact in emergency situations. At ETCOG, we are proud to recognize the telecommunicators who serve communities across our region. Their work requires professionalism, compassion, quick thinking, and a steadfast commitment to public safety. In moments of crisis, they provide calm, skilled support and help connect people to the emergency services they need. In 2025 , telecommunicators in ETCOG’s service area answered more than 174,000 9-1-1 calls and more than 20,000 9-1-1 texts . Behind each of those numbers is a person in need of help and a trained telecommunicator ready to respond. ETCOG supports the region’s dispatch offices through training, equipment upgrades, and management of the regional 9-1-1 system. These efforts help ensure telecommunicators have the tools, technology, and resources needed to serve the public effectively and efficiently. During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we extend our sincere appreciation to the men and women who help keep our communities safe every day. Their work is essential, and their service makes a meaningful difference throughout East Texas.
Mandatory Workshops Scheduled for Applicants
