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As we move deeper into fall and toward the close of the year, I want to pause and recognize the meaningful momentum happening across our agency this month. November gives us a chance to celebrate achievement, honor service, and continue leading statewide conversations about the future of public safety training in Washington.

Southwest Regional Campus Earns IADLEST Accreditation
I’m thrilled to share that our Southwest Regional Campus in Vancouver has officially earned IADLEST accreditation. Even more… Read more

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) is proud to announce that its Southwest Regional Campus in Vancouver has officially earned accreditation from the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST)—with the highest score ever recorded in IADLEST’s history.

In addition to accreditation, Vancouver was also honored with the IADLEST Academy Award of Excellence, a distinction reserved for… Read more

At the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC), every recruit’s story reminds us that courage often begins long before the uniform. Behind every badge is a journey — of resilience, reinvention, and resolve. Class 500 of the Corrections Officers Academy brought together three extraordinary recruits whose paths couldn’t be more different, yet all found purpose in service: Phoenix Schloss of Benton County, Amanda Kobussen of Pierce County, and Msaad Charafeddine of Kent Corrections.