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 police 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 November Peer-of-the-Month
Detective Haley Hammes – Baytown Police Department (TLEPN South Region)
As the Peer Support Coordinator, Haley’s unwavering dedication to her fellow officers has had a profound impact on the department. Her leadership in mental health advocacy and peer counseling has helped foster a culture of support and resilience among her colleagues. Haley’s compassion, expertise, and commitment to officer wellness make her a truly deserving recipient of the November Peer of the Month recognition.
Haley Hammes grew up in a family of first responders, fostering her passion for serving others from an early age. In 2007, she began her career as a licensed paramedic in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and joined the Baytown Police Department in 2014. Since then, Haley has taken on a wide range of roles, including working on the Dive Team and the proactive "Hotspot" Police Unit, and serving on patrol as a DWI/DRE specialist.
In 2018, Haley balanced the demands of her career while welcoming her twin daughters into the world. That same year, she attended the Texas Police Chiefs Association Injury Support (TXPCIS) program, which ignited her interest in officer well-being. In 2019, she transitioned to the role of Financial Crimes Detective and, in 2020, she became the Peer Support Coordinator for Baytown PD. Detective Hammes exemplifies what it means to be a leader, mentor, and advocate, making her a deserving recipient of the Peer-of-the-Month recognition.
