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Report on the Job Task Analysis Study of Entry-Level Law Enforcement Officers in the State of Washington

See link below for the Job Task Analysis Report conducted for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

WSCJTC Officer Certification Case Database

Click below to see our new certification case database as mandated by RCW 43.101.400 (4). Outcomes of all certification cases in the state of Washington since 2002 are posted here and will continue to be updated.

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2023-2025 Strategic Plan

The seven goals highlighted in our 2022-2024 Strategic Plan are reflective of continuous advancement toward accomplishing the noble mission of building a culture that institutionalizes our philosophy of serving our community as ‘Guardians.’

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Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission has been accepted into the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project, Georgetown University Law Center’s national training and support initiative for U.S. law enforcement agencies.

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Enlightening Conversations : Community Policing As The Focus

In this brand new series in partnership with the Seattle Police Department, we are examining current and future policing strategies through honest, transparent, and "enlightening conversations."

WSCJTC Duty to Intervene Model Policy

The purpose of this policy is to establish clear guidelines, provisions, and actions for any on-duty peace officer to intervene in the event there is knowledge and/or witnessed excessive use of force or wrongdoing committed by another peace officer.

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WSCJTC Certification Legislative Mandates

During the 2021 Legislative Session, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5051 (E2SSB 5051) was enacted by the Legislature and signed into law on May 18.

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Washington state lawmakers pushing statewide police training reform: CBS News

Watch WSCJTC's feature on CBS This Morning about how we are incorporating de-escalation techniques and active bystander training in our academy.

"TRAINING THE GUARDIANS OF DEMOCRACY"

Establish certification and training standards which are legally defensible and scientifically valid to ensure criminal justice professionals in Washington State have the knowledge and skills to safely protect the communities they serve.

Upcoming Events - Join Us

Commission Board Meeting

Wed, Dec 11 2024, 10am - 1pm

Location: WSCJTC

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT?

The WSCJTC provides training for all Washington State Certified Peace Officers through the Basic Law Enforcement Academy and the Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy.

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