Having already received feedback from some Superintendents, I can tell you that armed volunteers (non-LEO) will never be allowed in schools.
It will be a big enough battle getting school boards to approve employee carry in schools (I don't see that happening either). The best I believe we can hope for is additional LEO and perhaps administrators with CHLs being allowed to carry.
It all comes down to liability. The lawyers and bean counters believe there is a greater likelihood of one of our guns becoming an issue on their campus than a bad guys.
For those who are thinking of going through the Academy to get a commission in order to be a legally armed volunteer...as someone else stated, plan on spending $2500 - $3500 and approximately 720 hours of training. You must pass all written and physical aspects of the program. Think boot camp and college rolled into one.
Here's some info from Cedar Valley College Police Academy.
Full time day classes are 8 hours a day 5 days a week for 5 months.
Night classes are 4 hours a night 5 nights a week for 8 months.
Full-time day course(s), 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., MTWRF:
Class #63 - Course Number: Spring 2012 CJLE1006-34163
Classes run January 23, 2012 - June 22, 2012
Class #65 - Course Number: Summer One 2012 CLJE 1066-34165
Classes run August 13, 2012 - December 14, 2012
Part-time evening course(s), 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., MTWRF:
Class #64 - Course Number: Spring 2012 CJLE1006-34164
Classes run March 19, 2012 - November 28, 2012
Class #66 - Course Number: Fall 2012 CLJE1006-34166
Classes run September 10, 2012 - May 25, 2013
Part-time day course(s), 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon, MTWRF
Class #62 - Course Number: Spring 2012 CJLE1006-34162
Classes run January 23, 2012 - October 12, 2012
For more information on our upcoming classes, call the Cedar Valley College law Enforcement Academy at (972) 860-8289, or email us at
ghunter@dcccd.edu, or
bnorton@dcccd.edu.
Basic Peace Officer Course Curriculum
The Cedar Valley College Law Enforcement Academy Basic Peace Officer course shall be in accordance with Commission regulations. It shall consist of 720 hours and shall include, but not be limited to, the subjects set forth below:
1. Introduction and Orientation - 8 hours
Fitness and Wellness, and Stress Management - 14 hours
Professional Policing - 10 hours
Professionalism and Ethics - 8 hours
U.S. & Texas Constitutions, Bill of Rights, and Criminal Justice System - 12 hours
Multiculturalism and Human Relations - 12 hours
Code of Criminal Procedure - 16 hours
Arrest, Search, and Seizure - 24 hours
Penal Code - 40 hours
Traffic - 68 hours
Intoxicated Driver and SFST - 24 hours
Civil Process - 8 hours
Alcoholic Beverage Code - 4 hours
Health and Safety Code – Controlled Substances Act - 8 hours
Family Code – Juvenile Issues - 10 hours
Written Communications - 16 hours
Spanish - 16 hours
Force Options - 24 hours
Mechanics of Arrest - 40 hours
Firearms - 48 hours
Emergency Medical Assistance - 16 hours
Emergency Communications - 12 hours
Professional Police Driving - 32 hours
Communication and Problem Solving - 16 hours
Patrol/Consular Notification - 48 hours
Victims of Crime - 10 hours
Family Violence and Related Assaultive Offenses - 20 hours
Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) and Mental Health Code - 24 hours
Hazardous Materials Awareness - 6 hours
Criminal Investigation - 44 hours
Including: Introduction, General, Protection of and Crime Scene Search, Interviewing Techniques, Booking Procedures, Courtroom Demeanor and Testimony, Case Management
Patrol Practicals - 16 hours
How to Market Yourself - 8 hours
Review for TCLEOSE State Exam - 40 hours
Physical Training - TBA
Total: 720 Hours
Of course there is another way to do this. If you have your CHL - lock and load, grab a lawn chair and sit in front of the school of your choice. Make sure you have your cell phone to report anything that doesn't look right. Just a thought...