Livestream: Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony

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

The Rule of Law: A Message to Staff and Recruits

At WSCJTC, we are committed to holding true to our agency mission, vision, values, goals, and our training philosophy.  Read this message from Executive Director Sue Rahr and Basic Training Commander Johnny Alexander regarding our allegiance to the rule of law. 

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.

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. 

TRI Ambassador of the Year: Jen Wallace, WSCJTC Sexual Assault Investigations Program Manager

WSCJTC Sexual Assault Investigations Program Manager Jen Wallace is being recognized as one of the Trauma Resource Institute (TRI)'s Ambassadors of the Year for 2020. We are so proud of this accomplishment and are so honored to have her as part of our WSCJTC team. Read more about her commitment and passion for victim-centered trauma-informed investigative practices by clicking the button below. 

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.

WSCJTC COVID-19 Updates

Please take the time to read our Basic Training updates and messages from Executive Director Rahr.

Basic Law Enforcement Academy

The Basic Law Enforcement Academy is the 720 hour academy required by all entry-level Washington State Peace Officers.   

A Message of Hope for New Police Recruits

Executive Director, Sue Rahr, addressed BLEA Class 801 on their graduation day. In light of ongoing events, recruits are given an inspiring message about their future, and the impact they will have in their new professions.