Training

Firearms and Weapons Training

Man with ear protectors aims a rifle

Currently, in-house training is led by Captain Matthew Dear and Sergeant David Lopez who have extensive instructor training in the field of Law Enforcement. Captain Matthew Dear is a Law Enforcement firearms instructor, TASER, and expandable baton instructor for our agency. Sergeant David Lopez also completed a TASER and expandable baton instructor course.

Our officers qualify annually with their handguns, patrol rifles, and shotguns. Sergeant David Lopez coordinates the firearm, TASER, and baton qualifications and re-qualification.

 We certify not only our own staff but also offer the training to area agencies.


Continuing Education and Training

A group of people sit in a training session

Several Officers on the Taser X26. Peace Officers in Texas are regulated by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. The state mandates that each officer receive a minimum of 40 hours of training during each 2-year cycle. Members of the Lytle Police Department routinely receive training far in excess of the state-mandated minimum. Our citizen’s deserve a staff that is trained above the "minimum" standards. Financial support from the city allows our staff to attend advanced law enforcement training. In turn we can provide a higher level of service to our citizens.

We accomplish this by:

  • Attending training classes and seminars ranging from the local academies in San Antonio to locations all across the state. (Common destinations include Austin, Houston, Longview, Kilgore, and Laredo.)
  • Attending classes hosted by area agencies
  • In-house training conducted by our own staff
  • Hosting training at our facility (Bringing in outside instructors and classes)