06 Feb, 2025 in Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Are Your Commissioned Personnel TCOLE Compliant? Introducing the FREE APT Training Processor!

As the training unit deadline looms for Texas Law Enforcement Agencies, ensuring 100% TCOLE compliance can be a daunting task. Juggling individual officer records, mandatory courses, and the ever-important ALERRT training hours can feel overwhelming. That's why American Police Training is proud to release the APT Training Processor – a completely FREE tool designed to simplify your compliance tracking and reporting.

Download Options:
* Download as a ZIP file (smaller file)
* Download as an EXE file

(Example screenshot of the APT Training Processor main screen)

APT Training Processor Screenshot (Example screenshot of the APT Training Processor personnel manager)

Stop Drowning in Spreadsheets: A Better Way to Track TCOLE Training

We understand the challenges you face. Manually sifting through TCLEDDS data exports, creating complex spreadsheets, and constantly double-checking for errors is time-consuming and prone to mistakes. The APT Training Processor eliminates those headaches by automating the analysis of your TCOLE training data.

Key Benefits of the APT Training Processor:

Effortless TCLEDDS Integration: Simply import your CSV export from TCLEDDS.
Automated Compliance Tracking: Instantly see who's compliant and who needs additional training.
Mandatory Course Monitoring: Never miss a Legislative Update (CRN: 3188), Finding Wellness (CRN: 4202), or TIASA (CRNs: 470, 4070) requirement.
ALERRT Hour Tracking: Easily track accumulated ALERRT hours (specific CRNs listed below!).
Detailed Reporting: Generate clear, concise reports for each officer and your entire agency.
Privacy-Focused: All data stays LOCAL. No cloud storage, no data transmission, and no data collection by APT.
Portable and Easy to Deploy: No installation required and no administrator privileges needed. Run it directly from your desktop or a USB drive!
Completely FREE: No hidden costs, no subscriptions.

Dive Deeper: Key Features Explained

Automated Training Analysis

The APT Training Processor takes the pain out of analyzing training data. It automatically calculates total training hours, flags missing mandatory courses, and displays completion dates for required training, all from your TCLEDDS export.

Streamlined Personnel Management

Manage your officer roster directly within the tool. Import personnel data from CSV, track active/inactive status, and maintain department and rank information. Regular backups ensure your data is safe.

Comprehensive Report Generation

Generate detailed compliance reports that provide a clear snapshot of your agency's training status. Reports are generated in CSV format for easy import into spreadsheet software.

Compliance Calculations: What the APT Training Processor Tracks

Here's a breakdown of the mandatory courses and ALERRT tracking:

Mandatory Course Requirements

Legislative Update (CRN: 3188): Required for compliance, most recent completion date tracked.
Finding Wellness (CRN: 4202): Required for compliance, most recent completion date tracked.
TIASA (CRNs: 470, 4070): Either course satisfies the requirement; most recent completion date tracked.

ALERRT Courses

Tracks hours from the following CRNs:


3311, 3312, 3381, 3382, 3394, 3606, 3607, 33111
3315, 3367, 3376, 3377, 3380, 3392, 3393
3317, 3318, 3369, 3709, 3740, 3743, 78052, 667371
3355, 3356, 3366

Agency IT Compliance: We've Got You Covered

We understand the importance of digital security and IT compliance within law enforcement agencies. The APT Training Processor is designed to be easily integrated into your existing systems. Because it requires no installation or administrator privileges, it minimizes potential conflicts and simplifies deployment.

For added assurance, we are happy to provide your IT department with the source code for review. This allows your team to thoroughly examine the code and ensure it meets your agency's stringent security standards. Please contact us at support@americanpolicetraining.com to arrange for source code access.

Getting Started: A Quick Guide

Download: See download options above. (No installation required!).
Personnel Setup: Add officers manually or import from a CSV file.
TCLEDDS Data: Export your training data from TCLEDDS as a CSV file.
Process: Select your TCLEDDS export file and process the records.
Generate Reports: Review the disclaimer, choose a save location, and open the report in your spreadsheet software.

Data Security & Privacy: Your Data Stays Local

We take your agency's data security seriously. The APT Training Processor stores all data locally on your computer. There is no cloud storage, no external transmission of data, and no data collection by American Police Training.

Support and Help

For technical support or questions:

Email: support@americanpolicetraining.com
Include detailed description of any issues
Attach error messages if applicable

Important Legal Information

This software is FREE to use and redistribute
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy
Users responsible for verifying compliance with official TCOLE records
Not affiliated with or endorsed by TCOLE
Users responsible for data security

Don't Wait! Simplify Your TCOLE Compliance Today!