During their time at the DPS Training Academy, Trooper Trainees undergo rigorous physical training to prepare them for life as a DPS Trooper. This includes swift water safety training where the recruits are taught rescue and survival techniques, including how to safely exit their patrol units should they become submerged in water. Check out this video for a glimpse into what the recruits experienced during this vital training. | Texas Department of Public Safety
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Every. Moment. Matters. Recruit Class C-2025 has been putting in the work, day after day, since August in the DPS Training Academy. Now, the countdown is on to graduation day on March 20th. Do you have what it takes to be a State Trooper? DPS is accepting applications now. Start your journey here: https://bit.ly/RecruitSchool #CourtesyServiceProtection #Troopers #TexasDPS #LawEnforcement #safety #training | Texas Department of Public Safety
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Kicking off construction at the department’s new training facility in Williamson Co. last month marked the turning of a page towards an even brighter future at DPS. The new state-of-the-art facility — set to be named the Steven C. McCraw Law Enforcement Academy and Training Center — will train future generations of Troopers who will continue to ensure public safety in Texas for decades to come. We are excited to embark on the construction of this new facility, and we can’t wait to watch as it co
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ICYMI: Beginning on August 18, all newly issued Texas driver license (DL) and identification (ID) cards feature a new look, as DPS rolled out an updated design for DL/ID cards. Wondering what the new cards look like? Check out today’s video for a preview. As a reminder, all previously issued cards (with the old design) are still valid until their expiration date. Read more at https://bit.ly/3HAKj1f. #Texas #DriverLicense #NewLook | Texas Department of Public Safety
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One of the last training events that Trooper Trainees complete during their time at the DPS Academy is the Joint Field Training Exercise (JFTX). This exercise puts Trooper Trainees through real-life scenarios — from high-risk stops to crisis intervention — to simulate a potential day in the life of a Texas State Trooper. FOX 7 Austin joined DPS and Trooper Trainees from Class B-2024 in Florence yesterday for a first-hand look at JFTX and the comprehensive training our Trooper Trainees undergo at
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At the DPS Training Academy, instructors use real-world scenarios to teach valuable lessons to DPS Recruits. Lessons like restraint and mental toughness are just some of what Class C-2025 learned today as they had their first experience with pepper spray. Every day at the DPS Training Academy is about molding Recruits into well-rounded officers – who will soon be ready to protect and serve Texas. #TexasDPS #TrainingAcademy #Recruits #ClassC2025 #ProtectAndServe | Texas Department of Public Safet
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With grit, discipline and nine weeks of intense training, DPS’ newest K-9 teams and certified Tech Trainers will soon report for duty. From narcotics detection to advanced tracking, these highly skilled teams stand ready to protect Texas on the front lines, one mission at a time. #TexasDPS #K9 #Graduation | Texas Department of Public Safety
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