911 Call Taking
LRCT
The 911 Call Taking event simulates the high-stress environment of emergency telecommunications. Competitors will handle a high-priority law enforcement call, gathering crucial information and maintaining call taker composure while multitasking.
Roleplay
Building Search
LRBS
The Building Search event tasks competitors with securing a building with an open door. Participants will coordinate their actions to safely enter, search, and secure the premises, making critical decisions along the way.
Roleplay
Crash Investigation
LRCI
In the Crash Investigation event, competitors find themselves in a simulated environment designed to emulate a real-world Crash Investigation. Participants will engage in dynamic roleplay, and mimic the intricacies of a real crash investigation. They interact with individuals involved in a vehicle crash and any eye witnesses in a controlled environment, adhering to the standard protocols and procedures of law enforcement officers.
Roleplay
DWI Traffic Stop
LRDI
In the DWI Traffic Stop event, competitors find themselves in a simulated environment designed to emulate a real-world DWI stop. Participants will engage in dynamic roleplay, conducting specific field sobriety tests—Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), Walk and Turn, and One Leg Stand—on a violator.
Roleplay
Disturbance Call
LRDC
In the Disturbance Call event, competitors respond to a simulated disturbance scenario. Participants will engage in de-escalation techniques, conduct interviews, and assess the situation to determine the appropriate course of action.
Roleplay
Drone NIST
XSDN
Participants will navigate a structured NIST Open Lane course. The NIST Level 1 course is a standardized drone-pilot skills test that challenges students to complete precise takeoff, navigation, and camera-based tasks used in real law-enforcement missions. This course provides a safe, controlled way for high school competitors to demonstrate foundational flight skills, follow safety procedures, and be scored on consistent, repeatable performance.
Skills Assessment
Drone Search and Rescue
XRDS
The Drone Competition Event challenges teams to demonstrate proficiency in precision drone operations and Search & Rescue (SAR) tactics. The Search and Rescue Drone Event is designed to provide students with a structured, law-enforcement–based application of drone technology for locating missing persons and assessing emergency situations. This event emphasizes professionalism, accurate decision-making, and safe drone operation within realistic search-and-rescue scenarios.
Roleplay
Facility Design
LPFD
The Police Station Design event challenges competitors to conceptualize and present a modern police facility. Participants will showcase their designs through 3D models and tri-fold poster boards, articulating their vision to a panel of judges.
Prepared
Felony Traffic Stop
LRFT
In the Felony Traffic Stop event, competitors are placed in a high-risk traffic stop scenario commonly linked to felony offenses. Utilizing patrol vehicles, participants will coordinate tasks such as issuing verbal commands, safely extracting, and detaining suspects. The goal is to safely detain simulated suspects while maintaining situational awareness and effective communication.
Roleplay
Job Exhibit
XPJE
The Job Exhibit event encourages competitors to research various roles within TPSA's specific career clusters. Competitors will research salary and benefits, education and training requirements, natural abilities and required skills, availability of jobs, opportunities for advancement and any additional benefits or perks that would attract potential applicants. Participants will present their findings through a tri-fold visual display, offering insights into job requirements, salary, and advancement opportunities. Participants can choose any career cluster, however, chapters are limited to 5 entries across all clusters. This is one event which will be judged together across all career clusters.
Prepared
Press Conference
LPPC
The Press Conference event casts competitors as Public Information Officers for a police department. Participants will prepare and deliver a press release, addressing a simulated audience in a press conference setting.
Prepared
Report Writing
LSRW
The Report Writing event challenges competitors to craft a detailed and accurate police report. Participants will base their reports on a simulated law enforcement scenario, focusing on clarity and conciseness.
Skills Assessment
Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
LRSW
The SWAT event immerses competitors in a high-stakes scenario requiring tactical planning and execution. Participants will respond to a simulated emergency, such as shots already fired or officer down, making critical decisions under pressure.
Roleplay
Suspect Apprehension
LSSA
The Law Enforcement Suspect Apprehension event simulates the adrenaline-pumping dynamics of a foot pursuit. Competitors will initiate radio communication, navigate physical obstacles like wall climbs and low crawls, and complete fitness challenges such as step-ups and push-ups. The course culminates in suspect apprehension and handcuffing.
Skills Assessment
Traffic Stop
LRTS
The Traffic Stop event is a competitive simulation that places participants in a real-world scenario of handling a misdemeanor traffic violation. Utilizing a patrol vehicle, competitors engage in a dynamic roleplay where they mimic the intricacies of a real traffic stop. They interact with a violator vehicle in a controlled environment, adhering to the standard protocols and procedures of law enforcement officer.
Roleplay
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Fire PSA Submission Insrtuctions
23 days ago
If you have competitors in the Fire Service Public Service Announcement event, please read and review the below instructions on how to submit the PSA videos prior to the conference. This is a prepared event. There is no in-person presentation at the conference. All video entries are judged prior to the competition per the guidelines. Submission Timeline Specific deadlines with exact dates/times are available in myTPSA Opens: The day following the close of late registration. Closes: 7 days prior to the first day of the conference. Submission Instructions Ensure all entries are uploaded before the submission window closes. Once the window is closed, no more submissions will be accepted. Video files must be uploaded by the advisor through myTPSA: Navigate to the specific Conference page in myTPSA. Select "Submissions" in the navigation bar. Review the specific upload requirements and exact deadlines listed within the portal.
Drone Events
23 days ago
Guidelines for this year's drone events have been finalized and published. We apologize for the delay in releasing this information so close to the start of Regional Conferences. There are two separate exhibition events available this year, both are available at regional conferences and the state conference: XRDS Drone Search and Rescue (Scored) XSDN Drone NIST (Timed) Participation & Registration Chapter Limit: Each chapter may submit one (1) team of two (2) students for each event. Exhibition Status: These events do not count toward the standard two-competition limit per student. How to Register: Students must be registered in myTPSA. Select "XRDS Drone Search and Rescue" or "XSDN Drone NIST" in the competition section. State Conference: Qualification is not required for the State Conference. There is no advancement process based on Regional placement or scores. Registration for these events at State is open to all chapters. Mandatory Requirements Certification: Competitors must be FAA TRUST Certified (free). Advisors must upload these certificates for team members prior to arriving at the competition. Equipment: Teams must bring their own drones. Specific requirements are detailed in the newly published event guidelines. If you have questions or need help, reply to this email or contact [email protected].
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