A Message from WSCJTC on House Bill 1310
With the passage of House Bill 1310, the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission will be training our officers in accordance with the new legislation. Our main priority is to train the next guardians of democracy to effectively protect the communities they serve. This commitment remains the same as new laws go into effect. See link below for a video with more information.
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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.
WSCJTC staff will work diligently to provide updated and relevant information to stakeholders on the website. This includes, but is not limited to, policy and procedure updates, information regarding RCW 43.101, canine model policy workgroup information (ESHB 1054), a certification database, and a new complaint process.
Read more about certification processes at the link below.
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Monica Alexander Appointed as Executive Director of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
On June 30, 2021, Monica Alexander was appointed unanimously by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission today after a nationwide search. Alexander will now be tasked with training the new generation of “guardians of democracy.”
Read more about Executive Director Alexander at the link below.
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LETCSA Virtual Annual Summit: 2021
We invite you to watch our Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act (LETCSA) annual summit that occurred on July 13, 2021. These virtual summits included training updates by our staff. This was an opportunity for engagement between law enforcement and the community. See more information at the link below.
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 committed to building a culture of peer intervention that prevents harm. See the article below for our training feature on KUOW.
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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.
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Update to Physical Ability Test (PAT)
We have redeveloped the Physical Ability Test and process to more accurately reflect the physical requirements needed to reduce the possibility of injury during the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Click below for more information.
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To the People We Serve
The video images from Minneapolis are tragic and devastating to public trust. We do NOT train officers in Washington State to use force in that manner.
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A Living Legacy - From One Trailblazer to Another
After a law enforcement career spanning over four decades, and 9 years as Executive Director of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, Sue Rahr is retiring. As she prepares for the “next chapter” of her life, her legacy of human-centered leadership will live on through retired WSP Captain Monica Alexander, a renowned law enforcement leader in her own right. Alexander will be stepping up as Interim Executive Director, training the new generation of “guardians of democracy.” Read more at the link below.
Thank you, Sue Rahr, for early leadership on police reform
WSCJTC COVID-19 Updates
Please take the time to read our Basic Training updates and messages from Executive Director Rahr.
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Basic Law Enforcement Academy
The Basic Law Enforcement Academy is the 720 hour academy required by all entry-level Washington State Peace Officers.
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