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
Agility Course
LSAC
The Law Enforcement Agility Course 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 a suspect identification task and a simulated weapon discharge, all while racing against the clock.
Skills Assessment
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
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.
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
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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Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!
93 days ago
Welcome to the 2024-25 year! We hope that you are as excited as we are about the changes we’ve made for this year! From new events, easier registration and testing out variable numbers of team members, we have tried to listen to our membership and continue to make improvements to our organization. As we move together towards tomorrow, we will continue to build on our strengths, embrace new strategies, and foster a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Let’s make this year one of growth, collaboration, and exceptional service. Please take a moment to read through the updates and take a look at the new website. Also, make sure you read about our new recruitment incentive! It’s a great way to earn a discount on your state registration! Registration information will be coming soon, and check out your region pages for dates and deadlines. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Melissa Hollingsworth TPSA President Updates: We are excited to announce that we created several new events and made changes to a few for this year. They are: Law Enforcement - Crash Investigation is back! Law Facility Design Police Press Conference Fire Fire Facility Design Forensics Hair Analysis is now Fiber Analysis All Events Job Exhibit One event judged together; entries across all clusters 5 total teams per chapter Wanting to help out? Apply here Refer new schools to TPSA and earn a discount on your state fees. We are testing having a variable number of competitors in a few events. This does affect our Drop Policy We are developing a new program to give out Community Service awards. This is still in progress, so feel free to send us your ideas! All rubrics will be available for review and feedback from September 2-9. If you have any feedback for rubrics, please email [email protected].
Competition Rulebook
320 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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