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 January Peer-of-the-Month
Constable Gary Bottoms – Hays County Constable's Office PCT. 5 (TLEPN South-Central Region)
Gary Bottoms has been with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office since October 2013, where he served in various roles, including the Patrol Unit, Traffic Unit, School Resource Officer Unit, Drone Unit, and Mental Health Unit. On January 31, 2022, Gary took a brief pause from law enforcement to work on military aircraft in Las Vegas, Nevada, before returning to Hays County in April 2024. His passion for serving others brought him back, and he now works with the Precinct 5 Constable’s Office, where he continues to make a positive impact.
Before his law enforcement career, Gary spent over 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as an Aircraft Technician and Mechanic, working on three different aircraft. During his time in the military, he deployed to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Turkey, Qatar, and Iraq, providing support to individuals facing significant challenges while separated from their families. These experiences shaped his dedication to service and inspired his work in law enforcement and as a peer with TLEPN.
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