The mission of the FRIDAY program is to increase the enforcement of laws related to underage drinking through increased law enforcement training and local coalition building.  Underage drinking and underage impaired driving are major problems in Texas.  Coupled with this problem is the fact that too few peace officers are adequately trained to enforce Texas alcohol laws.  The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has less than 300 sworn officers to handle all alcohol issues in Texas' 254 counties.  That is simply not enough officers to enforce alcohol laws and ensure that minors do not obtain alcohol. These issues make Texas a dangerous place for all Texans and especially for young Texans. 

FRIDAY is a statewide training program funded through a grant received from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT).  Through this grant,  Law Enforcement officers across the state have the opportunity to receive 8 hours of free training related to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code and Underage Drinking.   These courses will be taught by officers who are committed to reducing underage drinking and underage drinking and driving by establishing coalitions in their local communities to address these issues.  Increasing community involvement across Texas is also a necessary component to reduce underage driving to save the lives of young Texans.  Increased law enforcement training and community involvement will make Texas a safer place for all Texans, including young Texans.

  The FRIDAY program is specifically designed to serve as continuing education for law enforcement officers.   This 8 hour class includes topics such as the Alcoholic Beverage Code, Alcohol's Effect on Brain Development and Investigative Techniques/Enforcement Options related to underage drinking and underage impaired driving.  Officers who complete the 8 hour course will receive 8 hours of TCLEOSE credit (3800 Technical/Specialized). 

*We currently have 27 Instructors available across the state to teach the 8 hour class to law enforcement officers* 

Click HERE for a list of classes and instructors 

 TCLEOSE Credit 

Officers who attend and successfully complete the 8 hour class will receive credit from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) for Course # 3800 (Technical/Specialized)