3187 Texas State and Federal Law Update
Texas
Multiple bills passed by the 87th legislative session will have an impact on Texas law enforcement. There were administrative changes, changes in existing statutes, and new laws. Texas’ law enforcement professionals will better serve their communities by increasing their awareness of changes and additions to state statutes as they pursue equality in justice and ensure public safety. Case law, especially cases handed down by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), is of incredible importance to the administration of Justice. This curriculum will briefly cover recent judicial decisions that are important for law enforcement officers, administrators, and policy makers.
Course Length: 3 Hours
Meet your Instructor
Brett Morgan
Expertise:
Brett Morgan is the regional director for Virtual Academy in Texas. He has spent the majority of his adult life in law enforcement in the state of Texas, beginning in 1993 and retiring in 2017. During his law enforcement career, he has had the opportunity to serve in a variety of assignments that include patrol, field training officer, street crimes, gangs, detective, undercover narcotics officer, honor guard, 17 years of SWAT, a sergeant over patrol, Internal Affairs, training coordinator, background investigator, and retiring as a Lieutenant over the Criminal Investigation Division. In addition to his law enforcement experience, he has a bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Texas and a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Cincinnati. Morgan is a TCOLE certified instructor.