TPSA is excited to announce the upcoming elections for our Regional Board. This is an essential process for our organization as we select the leaders who will guide our regions for the next two years.
Do you want to make a difference and help shape the future of your region? As a Regional Representative, you will be a vital part of the TPSA team, working collaboratively with other members of TPSA leadership and regional school advisors. Each region will elect a Regional Representative who will oversee and represent the region as well as serve as a liaison between the regions and the Executive Council. Representatives from even number regions will be elected in even number years and Representatives from odd number regions will be elected in odd number years. New Regional Representatives will take office at the conclusion of the State Competition and serve for 2 years. In the event that a region does not have a regional representative at the beginning of the competition year, the chapters in the region may be divided up among other regions for competition.
Election Timeline
Application Open: February 19, 2024
Application Deadline: April 14, 2024
Voting Begins: April 18, 2024
Voting Ends: April 30, 2024
Results Announcement: At the conclusion of the election
Responsibilities
Liaisons between the region they represent and TPSA leadership.
Disseminate information about TPSA business to the region they represent under the guidance of the TPSA Secretary.
Responsible for securing a host school/location for Regional Competition by preset dates.
Responsible for assisting the host school with competition related needs such as; hotel blocks, event set up, policy enforcement, judge acquisition/verification of qualifications, supply acquisition, final scoring, and award distribution.
Create schedules for Regional Competition in the Competition Registration System.
Disseminate schedules and verify payments for each school in the region prior to regional competition.
May create a regional committee to assist with competition activities.
Fulfill State Competition responsibilities as delegated by TPSA leadership regardless of current students competition status.
Work collaboratively with all members of TPSA leadership and regional school advisors.
Attend monthly meetings with the Vice President of Regions, and other meetings as needed.
Latest News
Competition Rulebook
93 days ago
TPSA Members,
I hope this letter finds you well and thriving. As we navigate the 2023-2024 school year and implement our new policies and procedures, there may be instances where revisions are necessary to clarify existing policies and procedures.
After the successful conclusion of our first regional conference, we received valuable feedback from advisors regarding the 60-point minimum score required to advance to the State Conference. It has come to our attention that there is a gap in the scoring policy, particularly in addressing scores falling between 59.00 and 59.99 points.
Following thorough discussions among the Executive Council and Board of Directors, we have reached a resolution to address this scoring policy gap. Effective immediately, the updated rulebook states that if a competitor or team scores between 59.50 and 59.99 and secures 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place at the Regional Conference, they will advance to the State Conference. However, if a competitor or team scores between 59.00 and 59.49 and places 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at the Regional Conference, they will not advance to the State Conference.
We understand the importance of clear and transparent competition rules, and this amendment seeks to enhance the overall experience for all participants. As we move forward with the TPSA events throughout the year, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the updated rulebook to ensure a smooth and equitable competition for everyone involved.
Thank you for your continued support of TPSA, and we look forward to an exciting and successful school year.
Best regards, Kira Hassler Newsom Executive Director
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Announcement
Competitive Events Update
228 days ago
TPSA Advisors,
I hope that you have had a successful start to the 23-24 school year. I wanted to take a moment to update you on the progress our leadership team has been making in updating various aspects of our organization.
One key area of our focus has been ensuring that our competitive events provide the best possible experience for our students. To demonstrate our commitment to excellence, all competitive events have been intensively reviewed.
As you read through our event offerings, you will notice that some events, such as Team Fire Agility, Foot Pursuit, Job Interview, Fiber Analysis, and Crash Investigation, are no longer available. Some of these events will be back next competition season after an intensive overhaul, some have been melded into other events, and some will not return.
With the sunsetting of events, it became apparent that we needed to create new events to fill the gap. We are excited to announce the addition of Parliamentary Procedure, Hair Analysis, Fire Press Conference, and Job Exhibit.
In addition to updating our event offerings, all scoring rubrics have been rewritten. By updating the rubrics, we aim to align them with the most current industry standards and provide clearer guidance to participants. This will enable our students to gain a deeper understanding of the skills and knowledge required for success in the public safety sector. I am pleased to present a new scoring system for the rubrics. Each rubric now totals 100 points. This provides a standardized measure for evaluation and comparison across various competitions. The state advancement criterion has also been revised. Starting this year, only those competitors who score at least 60 points and place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at their Regional Conference will be eligible to advance to the state-level competition. This threshold ensures that participants showcase a solid foundational understanding of the subject matter and have the necessary skills to excel further in their public safety journey.
As advisors and key stakeholders, we invite you to review the updated rubrics. Your valuable input and suggestions are crucial in ensuring that the rubrics are comprehensive, fair, and effectively measure the skills and abilities of our talented participants. We welcome any feedback or revisions that you believe would enhance the rubrics' clarity, accuracy, or relevance to real-world scenarios and industry expectations.
Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team or me via email at [email protected]. We will be more than happy to assist you.
We kindly ask that any suggested revisions or comments be submitted no later than September 15th, 2023 to allow us sufficient time for thorough consideration and implementation. Your input will play a vital role in bolstering the quality of our competitions and providing an enriching experience for our students. After the posted deadline, no changes will be made to the rubrics, and the event scoring guidelines will be finalized.
Thank you for your continuous support and dedication to TPSA's mission of preparing the next generation of public safety professionals. Your guidance and expertise are deeply valued, and we look forward to your contributions toward achieving excellence.
Sincerely,
Kira Hassler Newsom
Executive Director
Competitive Events for 2023-2024
Correctional Services
| Name | Type | Event Code | Guidelines/Scorecard |
| :--------------------------------- | :---------------- | :--------- | :------------------- |
| Correctional Institute Design | Prepared | CPCD | Download |
| Inmate Processing | Roleplay | CRIP | Download |
| Cell Extraction | Roleplay | CRCE | Download |
Fire Services
| Name | Type | Event Code | Guidelines/Scorecard |
| :--------------------------------- | :---------------- | :--------- | :------------------- |
| Press Conference | Prepared | FPPC | Download |
| First Responder | Roleplay | FRFR | Coming Soon |
| Agility Course | Skills Assessment | FSAC | Download |
| Search and Rescue | Skills Assessment | FSRR | Download |
Forensic Science
| Name | Type | Event Code | Guidelines/Scorecard |
| :--------------------------------- | :---------------- | :--------- | :------------------- |
| Crime Scene Investigation | Roleplay | SRCS | Download |
| Anthropology | Skills Assessment | SSAN | Download |
| Hair Analysis | Skills Assessment | SSHA | Download |
| Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | Skills Assessment | SSBS | Download |
| Fingerprint Collection and Analysis | Skills Assessment | SSFC | Download |
Law Enforcement
| Name | Type | Event Code | Guidelines/Scorecard |
| :--------------------------------- | :---------------- | :--------- | :------------------- |
| Job Exhibit | Prepared | XPJE | Download |
| Building Search | Roleplay | LRBS | Download |
| Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) | Roleplay | LRSW | Download |
| Disturbance Call | Roleplay | LRDC | Download |
| Felony Traffic Stop | Roleplay | LRFT | Download |
| Traffic Stop | Roleplay | LRTS | Download |
| 911 Call Taking | Roleplay | LRCT | Download |
| DWI Traffic Stop | Roleplay | LRDI | Download |
| Report Writing | Skills Assessment | LSRW | Download |
| Agility Course | Skills Assessment | LSAC | Download |
Legal Studies
| Name | Type | Event Code | Guidelines/Scorecard |
| :--------------------------------- | :---------------- | :--------- | :------------------- |
| Qualifying an Expert Witness | Prepared | JPQE | Download |
| Closing Argument | Prepared | JPCA | Download |
| Opening Statement | Prepared | JPOS | Download |
| Parliamentary Procedure | Roleplay | JRPP | Download |
TPSA is committed to creating and maintaining a healthy and respectful environment for all of our members. Our philosophy is to ensure all members, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status are treated equally and respectfully. Any behavior in the form of discrimination, harassment, or bullying will not be tolerated. It is the responsibility of all members to uphold and contribute to this climate.
