The NHMCCD Law Enforcement Academy officers a program that meets the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) requirements for a Peace Officer certification. These courses are Peace Officer I, Peace Officer II, Peace Officer III, and Peace Officer IV. After successful completion of these courses, a person is eligible to take the state licensing examination to be a Peace Officer. This test is given at the academy location. The Academy offers both day and night classes.