Media Inquiries
The WSCJTC is committed to sharing our training processes and accomplishments with the people of Washington. We welcome news and media outlets to contact us with inquiries and will make every effort to respond promptly.
Please direct media inquiries to:
David Quinlan, Communications Manager
(206) 613-7656
david.quinlan@cjtc.wa.gov
Human Resources Inquiries
If you have new inquiries for HR, please send them to humanresources@cjtc.wa.gov.
Request for Proposals
RFP - FY26 Executive Leadership Development
Helpful Resources
Below you will find links to commonly requested information. These may be a useful starting place for any inquiries.
LETCSA
Formerly known as I-940, the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act (LETCSA) establishes new training requirements and criteria for independent investigations of officer involved uses of deadly force.
Commission board and meeting information
The WSCJTC commission board consists of the Executive Director and 21 governor appointed commissioners. Meetings are held quarterly and welcome public comments.
Basic Law Enforcement Academy curriculum details
The Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) is the 720 hour mandated academy for entry level city and county level police officers. The current syllabus outlines the topics covered in the 720 training hours.
Public Records Requests
In compliance with RCW 42.56 (Public Records Act), all records maintained by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) are available for public inspection unless law specifically exempts them.
Chief for a Day
Chief For a Day is about celebrating the lives of children who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening or chronic medical condition. The hope is to provide these children with a day of fun they will never forget and to become a part of their precious lives.
Recent News Mentions
Washington kids become Chief for a Day | FOX 13 Seattle - Fox 13 Coverage of Chief for a Day (August 28, 2025)
The state agency that trains WA police officers is considering a ban on the Sig Sauer P320, after reports of shootings in which officers did not pull the trigger. - KING 5 News Seattle (February 6, 2025)
Seattle Police celebrate hiring boost, first net gain since 2019 – KIRO 7 News Seattle (Jan. 16, 2025)
Seattle Police Department sees surge in recruits, aims to reverse staffing crisis | king5.com (Jan. 16, 2025)
National Stalking Awareness Month - KOMO News (Jan. 16, 2025)
Future of Community Policing at WSCJTC - KOMO News (Jan. 8, 2025)