Bringing Humanity into the Science of Policing

Read Executive Director Monica Alexander's latest Seattle Times feature at the link below.

WSCJTC Sexual Assault Investigations (SAI) Summit

Earlier this month, over 200 criminal justice professionals in Washington state attended a Sexual Assault Investigations Summit, hosted by WSCJTC. In addition to training presented by national experts, information about how to incorporate the Start by Believing philosophy into participants’ daily practices was provided. See link for more information.

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. 

State of the WSCJTC: WATCH HERE

Watch as Executive Director Monica Alexander updates stakeholders on the progress of the commission over the past year, the challenges we face in implementing new statewide laws, and the opening of greater transparency and communications from the Commission.

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.’

Click below to view our Strategic Plan.

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. 

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."

To start our dialogues, WSCJTC Executive Director Monica Alexander and newly retired Kennewick Police Chief Ken Hohenberg met to discuss successful careers in effective community policing. Click below to watch.

NOW HIRING: Basic Law Enforcement Academy TAC Officer Position

WSCJTC is now hiring for Basic Law Enforcement TAC Officer. See link below for more information.

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. See full policy at the link below. 

WSCJTC Canine Model Policy

The purpose of this policy is to set best practices for canine handlers in Washington state pursuant to Chapter 320, Laws of 2021 (ESHB 1054). Making our communities safer, reducing violence, and preserving lives must be at the forefront of all law enforcement work, including the use of police canines. 

See full policy at the link below.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.