A new look for Texas driver licenses (DL) comes in at No. 5 this year — with DPS now issuing DLs and IDs with enhanced security features to further protect Texans’ identities. #12DaysOfDPS #TexasDPS #LawEnforcement #ProtectAndServe #DriverLicense | Texas Department of Public Safety

One of the last training events that Trooper Trainees complete during their time at the DPS Academy is the Joint Field Training Exercise (JFTX). This exercise puts Trooper Trainees through real-life scenarios — from high-risk stops to crisis intervention — to simulate a potential day in the life of a Texas State Trooper. FOX 7 Austin joined DPS and Trooper Trainees from Class B-2024 in Florence yesterday for a first-hand look at JFTX and the comprehensive training our Trooper Trainees undergo at

Trooper Trainees undergo comprehensive training during their time at the DPS Academy — all with the goal of providing them with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to protect and serve Texas as Troopers. Check out today’s video for a look at Class B-2024 and their recent firearms training at our Tactical Training Facility. #LawEnforcement #Training | Texas Department of Public Safety

Trooper Trainees stay busy during their time at the DPS Academy. From rigorous physical conditioning to learning arrest and control tactics to conducting vehicle inventory inspections, Trooper Trainee Class A-2024 is learning how to perform every aspect of a Trooper’s life. We are excited to see the progress Class A-2024 has made, and we hope you’ll join us as we cheer these Trooper Trainees on as they finish their time at the DPS Academy. | Texas Department of Public Safety

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