LGBTQ+ Core Competency

This training equips participants with current and accurate information surrounding laws, the historical context around the relationship between the LGBTQ+ community and law enforcement, terminology, and more so that officers feel confident in their knowledge regarding the LGBTQ+ community. Other areas covered in this training will be gender identity, gender expression, and pronoun usage so that officers may effectively and respectfully communicate with LGBTQ+ individuals. After completing this training, officers will receive 2.5 hours of LETCSA credits.

Law enforcement officers may login to the Acadis portal and find this training.

Cost: Free
Contact:
mail Email: cjtcletcsa@cjtc.wa.gov
Category: Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act (LETCSA) Mandated Courses
Location: Virtual
Register

WHO CAN ATTEND

Anyone with an Acadis or FirstForward login.

Per WAC 139-11, this course is required for:

  • all peace officers certified in Washington before December 7, 2019; and
  • lateral peace officers certified in Washington after December 7, 2019.

The course must be completed by January 1, 2028, for these two types of certified officers.

 

Additionally, if a certified peace officer graduates from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy after May 2020, the course is required and must be completed within three years from their graduation date.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

To attend this course, students must have a computer with audio and video capabilities, and an internet connection. Content, websites, videos, and other course materials are embedded into the course.

PRE-COURSE WORK

None.

REGULATION

WAC 139-11-020(2)