About the TxIPS Program

The Texas Investigation & Prosecution of Strangulation (TxIPS) Training Program was developed in 2017 by the Sexual Assault Family Violence Investigator Course (SAFVIC) Program. The goal was to create an 8-hour training course on how to effectively investigate and prosecute strangulation crimes.

The purpose of the Texas Investigation & Prosecution of Strangulation Training Program is to build a bridge in educating law enforcement and prosecutors about the symptoms, effects, and lethality of strangulation in the crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, stalking, and dating/acquaintance violence. The program is funded by the S.T.O.P Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Program Grant from the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Texas Governor’s Office.

Eligibility 

The Texas Investigation & Prosecution of Strangulation (TxIPS) is open to licensed Texas peace officers and prosecutors. Victim service representatives are welcome if space is available. 

Training Fees

The TxIPS is free for Texas law enforcement officers and prosecutors.  All travel expenses are the sole responsibility of each student.

Training Credit

Upon passing the final exam, students attending the TxIPS course will receive 8-hours TCOLE credit (TCOLE #53271) once the training roster has been verified and student data entry has been completed. Partial credit will not be given if a student fails to complete the training.

Cancellations

If a registrant must cancel their attendance please notify the SAFVIC/TxIPS Program Staff as soon as possible at [email protected].

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