TX SB2862

Requires law enforcement agencies of municipalities, counties, school districts, and higher education institutions to adopt detailed written policies for responding to active shooter emergencies based on current best practices

Mandates school districts and junior colleges hold annual meetings with DPS, local law enforcement, and first responders to review emergency operations plans, and requires security reviews of new or renovated facilities to identify vulnerabilities

Creates a grant program through the Governor's Office providing $25,000 for initial law enforcement agency accreditation and $12,500 for reaccreditation through approved programs like the Texas Police Chiefs Association or CALEA

Requires public information officers for municipalities, counties, sheriff's offices, school districts, and charter schools to obtain emergency communications certification from the Texas Division of Emergency Management and complete continuing education twice annually

Mandates peace officers complete FEMA training on the Incident Command System and National Incident Management System, with supervisors required to complete advanced incident response courses as continuing education

Requires local law enforcement and EMS providers to submit evaluation reports to the state within 60 days of responding to an active shooter event, detailing personnel, costs, injuries, and lessons learned