Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Training for Peace Officers (TCOLE #4204) — Pharr, TX

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Training for Peace Officers (TCOLE #4204) — Pharr, TX

When: October 26, 2026

Location: Pharr, TX

Host: South Texas College Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence

Delivery: in person

Cost: $25

Officers regularly meet people with autism and other intellectual or developmental disabilities, and behaviors such as avoiding eye contact, repeating words, or not responding to commands can easily be misread as defiance. This four-hour course helps peace officers recognize common IDDs, understand how they can affect communication, emotions, and behavior, and adjust their approach on calls and traffic stops. Students practice clear, simple communication, learn the early signs of a building beha