Recruit Book of Knowledge

Texas State Trooper Pledge

I am a Texas State Trooper.

I exist to serve and protect Texas.

I will model courtesy.

I live to the highest standards of integrity.

I will be accountable for my actions and my words.

I strive to help others through teamwork.

I will model excellence.

I exist to serve and protect Texas.

I am a Texas State Trooper

Ten General Orders

1. To execute the mission of the department to protect and serve Texas.

2. To practice, at all times, the motto of the department: “Courtesy, Service, Protection.”

3. To keep myself clean and presentable and in good physical, mental, and moral condition.

4. To know and obey at all time the U.S. and state constitutions, federal and state laws, and lawful orders and instructions.

5. To keep all state equipment issued to me fully accounted for, in proper working condition, and secure.

6. To register as a voter and vote my convictions as a citizen but refrain from political campaigns and endorsements except as specifically authorized by law and policy.

7. To conduct my duties in an straightforward, honest, and respectful manner, relying upon poise, competence, and soundness of character.

8. To report misconduct and matters that negatively impact me or other department personnel to my immediate supervisor and higher, if necessary.

9. To make suggestions to improve department operations, policies, and services.

10. To conduct myself, on and off duty, in a manner that merits the voluntary praise of those with whom I come in contact, so that my actions reflect well upon myself, the department, and the state of Texas.

DPS Core Values

• Integrity

• Accountability

• Teamwork

• Excellence

The 4 Firearms Safety Rules:

1. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.

2. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and ready to shoot.

3. Do not point the muzzle at anything you do not wish to destroy.

   1. Be sure of your target, what is in front and behind it.

Duty Handgun:

SIG Sauer M17 Full Size 9MM

Duty Shotgun

Mossberg 500 (Pump action 12 guage)

Duty Rifle

Daniel Defense Rifle

Duty Taser

Taser 10

7 Step Violator Interview

1. Greeting and identification of agency

2. Statement of violation committed

3. Identification of driver and check of conditions of violator and vehicle

4. Statement of action to be taken

5. Take action stated

6. Explain what violator must do

7. Leave

10-0

Use Ten Code - Danger Caution

10-1

Bad Signal

10-2

Good Signal

10-3

Unauthorized Traffic

10-4

Affirmative / OK

10-5

Relay To

10-6

Busy

10-7

Out of Service

10-8

In Service

10-9

Repeat

10-10

Negative

10-11

_____ On Duty

10-12

Stand By

10-13

Advise Road/Weather Info.

10-14

No Longer Needed, State Info.

10-15

Message Delivered

10-16

Reply to Message

10-17

In Route

10-19

(In) Contact

10-20

Advise Location

10-21

Call _____ By Phone

10-22

Disregard

10-23

On Scene

10-24

Assignment Complete

10-25

Report to _____

10-26

Advise ETA

10-27

Request DL (Check)

10-28

Request Reg (Check)

10-29

No Record

10-31

Pick Up _____

10-32

Request Units or Request Assistance

10-33

Emergency (Help Me)

10-34

Advise Time

10-35

Crime in Progress

10-38

Traffic Stop

10-39

Request Oversize/Weight Permit

10-40

Subject Detained, Assist Needed

10-41

On Duty

10-42

Off Duty

10-43

Request CCH

10-44

CHL Active or Expired

10-45

Request CMV Authority CHeck

10-46

Motorist Assist

10-47

Abandoned Vehicle

10-48

Road Hazard

10-49

Carrier Profile

10-50

Injury/Non-Injury Crash

10-51

Request Wrecker

10-52

Request EMS

10-54

Livestock in Road

10-55

Intoxicated Driver

10-56

Intoxicated Pedestrian

10-59

Escort

10-60

Unit in Area

10-67

Use Ten Code - Secure Radio

10-70

Assisting Unit

10-71

Officer Needs Assistance

10-72

Welfare Check

10-73

Checking Status

10-74

Roadblock

10-75

Deploy Spikes

10-77

Sex Offender

10-79

Request JP/Coroner

10-80

Pursuit

10-81

Breathalyzer Req.

10-85

Building Access Req.

10-86

Officer on Duty

10-89

Bomb Threat

10-90

Alarm/Drawbridge Alert

10-91

Prisoner X-Fer

10-92

Suspicious Activity

10-93

Disturbance

10-94

Confidential Traffic (Secure Radio)

10-95

Subject in Custody

10-96

Mental Subject

10-97

Known Offender

10-98

Use Ten Code (upon request 10-43)

10-99

Use Ten Code - Wanted/Stolen

A (TX DPS Phonetic Alphabet):

Adam

B (TX DPS Phonetic Alphabet):

Boy

C (TX DPS Phonetic Alphabet):

Charles

D (TX DPS Phonetic Alphabet):

David

E (TX DPS Phonetic Alphabet):

Edward

F (TX DPS Phonetic Alphabet):

Frank

G (TX DPS Phonetic Alphabet):

George

H (TX DPS Phonetic Alphabet):

Henry

I (TX DPS Phonetic Alphabet):

Ida

J (TX DPS Phonetic Alphabet):

John

K (TX DPS Phonetic Alphabet):

King

L (TX DPS Phonetic Alphabet):

Lincoln

M (TX DPS Phonetic Alphabet):

Mary