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  • National Correctional Officers’ Week (May 3-9) Highlights the Critical Role of Corrections Professionals Across Washington

    05/06/2026

    Recognizing an Essential Public Safety Profession

    Every year during National Correctional Officers’ Week, communities across the country recognize the corrections professionals who work behind the scenes to help maintain safety, stability, and accountability within the criminal justice system. The observance honors the men and women who serve in correctional facilities while reinforcing the important role corrections play in public safety and community well-being.

    For the Washington State Criminal Justice Training… Read more

  • BLEA Class 933 Sets the Standard for Service

    04/22/2026

    Twenty-seven recruits crossed the stage, marking the end of one journey and the beginning of another. Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) Class 933 has officially graduated, joining the ranks of law enforcement professionals prepared to serve communities across Washington state.

    Their time at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) was defined by challenge, growth, and a shared commitment to public service. Through months of training grounded in law, science, and community partnership, these graduates built the skills and judgment required to meet the… Read more

  • From Strangers to Teammates: Inside BLEA Class 932

    04/16/2026

    From Strangers to Teammates: Inside BLEA Class 932

    The morning of April 16 begins like many others at the Southwest Regional Campus in Vancouver, with formation, quiet focus, and a shared sense of purpose. For Basic Law Enforcement Academy Class 932, this day carries something more. After months of training, challenge, and growth, they stand together not as strangers, but as a team, ready to graduate and begin serving communities across Washington.

    At the… Read more

  • COA Class 505 Graduates from WSCJTC Southwest Regional Campus

    04/15/2026

    The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) proudly recognizes the graduation of Corrections Officers Academy (COA) Class 505 at the Southwest Regional Campus in Vancouver, Washington. This milestone marks the completion of an intensive training journey and the beginning of a career dedicated to public safety, accountability, and service.

    Graduation represents more than the end of an academy. It reflects weeks of discipline, learning, and growth. Each recruit has committed to developing the skills and judgment required to serve in one of the most complex… Read more