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
Alexandria “Sandi” Hart – Odessa College Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLEPN West Region)
TLEPN is proud to recognize Sandi as December's Peer of the Month; her dedication to supporting her peers' mental health and her commitment to resilience have left a lasting impact on her department, the community, and the recruits she now guides. Sandi is an exceptional educator and a valued member of our TLEPN family—her passion and dedication make her a truly deserving candidate for this honor!
Alexandria “Sandi” Hart began her law enforcement career in 2011 as a Crime Scene Technician with the City of Odessa Police Department and later graduated at the top of her class at the Odessa Police Academy. In 2017, she joined the University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB), where she served as a Patrol Officer and Detective. Now, as a Staff Instructor with the Odessa College Law Enforcement Training Academy, Sandi is dedicated to training future officers in progressive community policing.
Sandi has a unique talent for creating an engaging and supportive learning environment, going above and beyond to ensure every student feels included and motivated to foster a culture of growth within her community.
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