See link below for the Job Task Analysis Report conducted for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
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.
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.’
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.
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."
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.
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.
Watch WSCJTC's feature on CBS This Morning about how we are incorporating de-escalation techniques and active bystander training in our academy.
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.
Our course catalog for law enforcement, corrections and other criminal justice professional training. We provide entry-level, in-service, and career development training to enhance skills and improve public safety.
All Washington State Peace and Corrections Officers are certified through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. Find information regarding certification requirements here.
Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act
View updates on new training requirements and progress on Independent Investigations and Deadly Force in accordance with the LETCSA.