Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network
TLEPN Vision and Mission
Vision: Our vision is to build and maintain the best state-wide Peer Network possible, and to give continuous support to the Law Enforcement Officers in the field.
Mission: Our Mission is to eliminate police suicide in the state of Texas, because even one is too many.
How Do I Participate
The Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network (TLEPN) is a state-wide program designed to give every Texas Law Enforcement Officer access
to specially trained peers to address stressors, trauma, fatigue and other needs to
combat workforce burnout and end Police suicide and self-harm. The network will train
and mentor police officer volunteers to assist their fellow officers manage stressors
both on and off the job.
- Simple to use: Download the App, get access code from MyTCOLE, select a peer from the list, and reach out for help or contact the network by phone at (972) 336-1314 or by email at TLEPN@untdallas.edu
- Completely anonymous: User information is not saved or shared. You do not even have to use your work contact info when reaching out for help.
- Cops helping Cops: The peers available are all volunteers and are trained by TCOLE standards to help when it is needed the most.
If you need immediate help, contact COPLINE.
Copline provides around the clock support to officers in crisis, both online and by phone: 1-800-COPLINE
Texas Municipal Police Association Travis Hammond speaks to the importance of a peer network in law enforcement.
TLEPN March Peer-of-the-Month
Officer Lauree Chapman – Orange County Sheriff’s Office (TLEPN East Region)
Officer Lauree Chapman is the Public Information Officer and Training Manager at the Orange County Sheriff's Office. With a Master’s in Applied Clinical Psychology, she has spent the past five years training officers in mental health topics and has been an active member of TLEPN since 2022, providing peer support across Southeast Texas. She plays a crucial role in crisis response across her communities and works closely with Spindletop Behavioral LMHA to connect officers with vital mental health resources.
Beyond her training and crisis response efforts, Lauree has hosted TLEPN courses, expanding peer support awareness in her region. Known for her compassion and dedication, she continuously uplifts those around her, whether through mentorship, training, or small gestures like remembering birthdays. TLEPN is proud to recognize Lauree as March’s Peer of the Month for her unwavering commitment to officer wellness and peer support.
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