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Featuring Asma Ibrahim (Pierce County Juvenile Court) & Torian Taylor (King County Superior Court)

Every day in Washington, dedicated professionals across the juvenile justice system show up with a shared purpose: help young people find stability, hope, and a way forward. In this edition of Beyond the Badge, we highlight two powerful voices—Asma Ibrahim, Juvenile Probation Counselor with Pierce County Juvenile Court, and Torian Taylor, Juvenile Probation Counselor with King County Superior Court—… Read more

Corrections Officers Academy Class 502 held a special ceremony Thursday morning at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission’s Memorial Garden to honor Clallam County Deputy Sheriff Wally Davis, whose line-of-duty death has had a lasting impact on one recruit’s family and the broader law enforcement community.

Every recruit who comes through the Juvenile Corrections Officers Academy (JCOA) brings a unique story—and a personal reason for choosing this work. Their experiences shape how they connect with young people, communicate, and show up in moments that can change a young person’s trajectory.

These four graduates—Cliff, RJ, Smith, and Javan—represent the heart of what it means to serve Washington’s youth with dignity, integrity, and… Read more

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