WA State Criminal Justice Training Commission

This week, 26 women from agencies across Washington joined female instructors, including WSCJTC staff, for three days of hands-on defensive tactics and use-of-force training at our Burien campus. #WomenInLawEnforcement

Congratulations to WSCJTC Deputy Director Jerrell Wills, recognized at today’s all-staff meeting with the United States Law Enforcement Foundation’s Distinguished Service Award. Thank you for more than 38 years of service, including seven years at WSCJTC! #WSCJTC #lawenforcement

“Every time you interact with a victim or a survivor, you are having an impact.” Learn how our Domestic Violence Trauma-Informed Investigations & Response training helps WA law enforcement support survivors & conduct more effective investigations. bit.ly/3UlJdNc #DVAM

From Day One to Graduation Day! 🎓 After 19 weeks of training at WSCJTC headquarters in Burien, BLEA Class 944 is ready for the next chapter of public service. Congratulations to Washington's newest law enforcement officers! #WSCJTC #BLEA944

Day One starts now. Today, BLEA Class 952 began its academy journey at WSCJTC Headquarters in Burien. In the months ahead, recruits will develop the skills, judgment, and professionalism needed to serve Washington communities. Welcome, Class 952! #WSCJTC #BLEA #PublicSafetyWA

Probation officers do more than monitor cases. They work with people navigating accountability, change, and the next steps forward. Go inside WSCJTC’s 80-hour Misdemeanant Probation Counselor Academy and learn how recruits prepare for the job. bit.ly/4jAtX9v #WSCJTC

Tonight in Burien
LETCSA Westside Summit A conversation about law enforcement training, independent investigations and community safety. #publicsafety #letcsa #WSCJTC

Congratulations, BLEA Class 943! From Day Zero to graduation, these recruits trained, learned and prepared to serve communities across Washington. Go behind the scenes with Class 943 and see their journey through BLEA: bit.ly/4AQI0hf #WSCJTC #BLEA #PublicSafetyWA

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜 Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and support. We can help by learning the signs of abuse, listening without judgment, and sharing trusted resources. Find confidential support: wscadv.org/get-help-now/ #DVAM #WSCJTC

Welcome, COA Class 509! Today marks Day Zero at WSCJTC headquarters in Burien as recruits begin preparing for careers in corrections. The work ahead starts with learning, teamwork and a commitment to service. #WSCJTC #COA509

During National Forensic Science Week, see how WSCJTC prepares coroners, medical examiners and death investigators to document scenes and communicate with families. bit.ly/4y0wbmK #WSCJTC #ForensicScienceWeek

The journey begins for BLEA Class 951. Day Zero marks the recruits’ first step toward becoming Washington peace officers. Welcome to WSCJTC, Class 951! #BLEA951 #DayZero #WSCJTC

On Patriot Day, WSCJTC remembers those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, and honors the first responders and everyday people who responded with courage and selflessness. We remember the lives lost, the families and survivors, and all those forever changed. #PatriotDay

Changing the narrative starts with a conversation. This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we're highlighting CJTC's work to help WA first response agencies build stronger systems of peer support, wellness, and suicide prevention. Learn more: bit.ly/4inWKgS #FirstResponders

BLEA Class 941 came to WSCJTC’s Northeast Regional Campus from different careers, communities, and life experiences. Yesterday, they graduated with shared training and a commitment to serve Washington communities. Read more here: bit.ly/4xJggZP #PeaceOfficer #BLEA941

Congratulations to BLEA Class 942! 🎓 Today, recruits graduate from WSCJTC headquarters in Burien after 19 weeks of training focused on the skills and judgment needed to serve Washington communities with professionalism, accountability and integrity. #WSCJTC #BLEA942

For Corrections Officer Academy recruit Justin Ridgeway, public service is personal. The Klickitat County Department of Corrections recruit shares what led him to corrections and how training is preparing him. Meet Justin: bit.ly/4gw66G2 #WSCJTC #BeyondTheBadge

August at WSCJTC: BLEA Class 940 and JCOA Class 42 graduated, Round 2 of the ESHB 2015 Public Safety Funding Program closed, and we shared stories from our Northwest Regional Campus and Beyond the Badge series. #WSCJTC #PublicSafetyWA

How do Washington officers train for high-pressure situations? WSCJTC Interim Executive Director Jerrell Wills joined ARC Seattle to discuss de-escalation, medical response and scenario-based training. Watch the interview: youtu.be/Oktw6aEfUtE #WSCJTC #PublicSafetyWA

BLEA Class 940 graduated after completing 720 hours of training at WSCJTC headquarters in Burien. Graduates now return to their agencies for continued instruction and field training. Read their story and watch the video: bit.ly/4g7jrEo #WSCJTC #BLEA