Training & Education

WSCJTC holds a variety of courses for those in the law enforcement, corrections, public safety and the criminal justice field. Many of these courses have prerequisistes that must be met, and may only be open to certain individuals. Click any course below for more information on availability and requirements.

Disclaimer: The courses labeled as WSCJTC are fully supported by Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, all registration, curriculum, and instructors are managed by Commission. Courses labeled with Vendor are being advertised as a courtesy to the stakeholder agency hosting the course. WSCJTC has not evaluated the content or presentation for these courses – these listings are merely a convenience to our stakeholders and should not be interpreted as an endorsement by WSCJTC.

Featured WSCJTC Programs and Projects:

    Violence De-Escalation Training

    Title Training Number Location Description Training Type
    Basic S.W.A.T Officer 0521

    This course is directed toward Law Enforcement Officers recently assigned to a specialized SWAT or emergency response team. This course will provide the participants with an understanding of contemporary theories and concepts used during Law Enforcement tactical operations. Participants will gain practical experience operating as a member of a team during practical and scenario-based field exercises designed to develop both individual and team tactics. Participants will gain practical experience planning, developing & executing missions.

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    Patrol Tactics 24 Hour In-Service 2192

    Given a written and practical exam composed of vehicle contacts, person contacts and structural clearing. Participants will demonstrate the following skills:

    • Threat recognition, prioritization and response
    • High risk handcuffing
    • Legal authority
    • Contact and cover
    • Equipment management
    • Care after fire
    • Angular evaluations on vertical edges
      • Structures and vehicles
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    Patrol Tactics Instructor 2190 West Valley Fire Station

    This is an 80-hour comprehensive patrol tactics course designed to promote safe and effective tactics typically required on a daily basis for LEO. This course is the prerequisite for all other advanced/unusual occurrence tactics classes. As such, this class contains instructional delivery specific to the course content and not general instructional concepts.

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    Patrol Tactics Instructor Re-Certification 2191 WSCJTC

    Given a written and practical exam composed of vehicle contacts, person contacts and structural clearing. Participants will demonstrate the following skills:

    • Threat recognition, prioritization and response
    • Behavioral crisis de-escalation and communication
    • Dealing with edged weapons
    • Contact and cover
    • Equipment management
    • Critical Life Saving Skills
    • Angular evaluations on vertical edges
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