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  • COA Class 493 Graduate Jacob Mack: Rising to the Challenge

    03/21/2025

    Deputy Jacob Mack of the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office recently completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission’s Corrections Officers Academy (COA) Class 493—a rigorous and transformative training program designed to prepare officers for the realities of working in corrections. The experience was demanding and rewarding for Mack, pushing him to new levels of physical and professional growth.

    “It was good, it was challenging,” Mack reflected on his time at the academy. With a four-hour commute from Skagit… Read more

  • Shining a Light on Corrections: TAC Officer Janelle Sanchez Attends the Joint Address to Congress

    03/13/2025

    Corrections officers play a vital yet often unseen role in public safety. Their work happens behind locked doors, away from public view, and their challenges—both on and off the job—are rarely acknowledged. But earlier this month, TAC Officer Janelle Sanchez of Clark County Jail Services brought their reality to the national stage as a guest at the joint address to Congress, invited by U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. 

    Sanchez, who has been in the field since 2016, has dedicated her career to training and mentoring new deputies. She knew early on that this was her calling. “… Read more

  • Notes from the Executive's Desk

    03/06/2025

    March 2025 Edition

    By Monica Alexander, Executive Director, WSCJTC

    Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/bcq0pDg7QdI

    March is a month of momentum. From the opening of our newest regional academy in Arlington to the potential impact of Senate Bill 5060, we continue to drive forward in building a stronger, more resilient law enforcement community in Washington State.… Read more

  • Beyond the Badge: Adam Gonzalez McFetridge– A Life of Service and Leadership

    02/24/2025

    See Adam's full interview here.

    At the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC), our instructors do more than train the next generation of law enforcement professionals—they embody the principles of leadership, mentorship, and public service. Adam Gonzalez McFetridge, a TAC Officer at WSCJTC, is a prime example of this commitment. His journey in public safety, leadership, and now mentorship at the academy is a testament to the impact that experience and dedication can have on shaping the future of… Read more