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The Training Academy
The mission of the Training Division is to instill the highest level of professionalism and continuing education to all sworn peace officers and detention officers within the county. Through a higher standard of in-service and firearms training, we ensure the citizens of Ellis County are getting the best from all of their sworn officers.
The Training Division is commanded by one Lieutenant and supervised daily by a Sergeant. The division employs four full-time Deputies, with multiple years of experience from the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office. Together our staff oversees all continuing education, seminars, and firearms training. The Training Division is housed within the training academy, located at the Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Center off of Farm-to-Market Road 878 and near its intersection with U.S. Highway 287 in Waxahachie, Texas.
All classes and seminars are open to sworn peace officers, detention officers and, in some cases, open to members of the District Attorney’s Office, probation officers, and educators. You must be in good standing and active through an Agency.
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Dress Code Rules
1. Your punctual attendance is required at each session to ensure a proper educational environment. The training courses are sanctioned by and conducted under the rule of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education. To receive credit, you must attend all sessions. If you have an emergency, notify one of the training personnel to determine whether you are eligible to complete course by doing make-up work.
2. Proper dress is required for a professional training environment. Uniforms or casual business dress is to be worn during training, unless specified by the instructor or Training Coordinator. The following is prohibited dresswear:
Sweatpants, shorts, bib overalls, spandex, form-fitting fabric pants, yoga pants/gym attire
Tank tops, halter tops, crop tops, midriff, shirts with offensive wording/graphics, and sheer garments that can be seen.
Flip-flops, slippers (house shoes), Crocs, or similar style
3. Conduct in the classroom is to be respectful and professional.
4. All electronic devices must be put on silent before entering the class.
5. Regular breaks are provided and they are scheduled to accommodate the instructors and their material.
**There are special provisions when this policy is not effective. The Training Coordinator will advise in an email or on the Ellis County Training website.