WA State Criminal Justice Training Commission

Elevating public safety through state-of-the-art training, community policing, and de-escalation strategies. Building safer communities since 1974.

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Congratulations on Washington State's newest law enforcement professionals! Today BLEA Class 935 graduates from the Northwest Regional Academy in Arlington. Onward! Read their story: https://t.co/M0r9gyab64 #lawenforcement #publicsafety

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Today was Day Zero for BLEA Class 943 at WSCJTC HQ.

The journey to becoming a law enforcement professional starts here. Over the coming months, these recruits will build the skills, knowledge, and judgment needed to serve our communities.

Welcome Class 943.

#WSCJTC #BLEA943

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Inside WSCJTC’s Southwest Regional Campus in Vancouver, recruits train through immersive, scenario-based instruction designed to prepare them for the realities of modern public safety work.

🎥 Full video: https://t.co/KZradmoNuA

#WSCJTC #PublicSafetyWA #LawEnforcementTraining

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Today we remember and honor the courageous service members who gave their lives for our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

#MemorialDay #WSCJTC #HonorAndRemember

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Interim Executive Director Jerrell Wills joined ARC Seattle to discuss honoring fallen officers and the challenges facing law enforcement across Washington state.
Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/i1nybX0GLX
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#WSCJTC #PublicSafetyWA

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Lead instructors from across Washington surprised WSCJTC’s Richard Petersen today with a special recognition award for his leadership in improving defensive tactics instruction statewide through the Train-the-Trainer program.

#WSCJTC #PublicSafetyWA

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What does modern law enforcement training look like?

BLEA recruits at WSCJTC are training in realistic patrol scenarios that build communication, de-escalation, teamwork, and decision-making skills before entering the field.
Go inside: https://t.co/aiVDCSYMtf #WSCJTC

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On May 14, WSCJTC honored 337 fallen officers and 28 K9s during a Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony at our Memorial Rose Garden in Burien.

Their courage, sacrifice, and service will never be forgotten.

Link https://t.co/rsc3nsMnU0

#WSCJTC #PeaceOfficerMemorialDay #PublicSafetyWA

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BLEA Class 934 graduates today from WSCJTC, ready to serve communities across Washington state with professionalism, integrity, and accountability.

Congratulations, Class 934. 👏

📖 Read more: https://t.co/RYu3dHkqqm

#WSCJTC #BLEA934 #PublicSafetyWA #LawEnforcementTraining

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From the Interim Executive Director’s Desk:

Strengthening training. Supporting accountability. Building community trust across Washington.

Read the latest update from Interim Executive Director Jerrell Wills:
https://t.co/vqaKyF7Ood
#WSCJTC #PublicSafetyWA #CommunityTrust

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Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us that public safety and wellness go hand in hand.

At WSCJTC, mental wellness is built into the core of our training.
See how: https://t.co/P6DWTRApUI
#WSCJTC #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #PublicSafetyWA

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During National Police Week, May 10–16, WSCJTC honors the service and sacrifice of law enforcement professionals across Washington and the nation.

Join us Thursday at our Burien headquarters for a memorial service honoring fallen officers.

#NationalPoliceWeek #WSCJTC

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Today, we welcome Corrections Officers Academy Class 507 to the WSCJTC Southwest Regional Academy.
These recruits begin their journey preparing to serve WA communities with professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
#WSCJTC #PublicSafetyWA #CorrectionsOfficersAcademy

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This National Correctional Officers Week, we honor corrections professionals across Washington for their dedication to public safety.

Read more: https://t.co/R7TJUagjrb

#CorrectionalOfficersWeek #Corrections #CJTC

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Day Zero for BLEA Class 942 starts today at our Burien campus.

Recruits check in, get inspected, and begin their training journey, setting the tone and standards expected in Washington law enforcement.

Welcome to the first step.

#WSCJTC #PublicSafetyWA #LawEnforcementTraining

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National Correctional Officers’ Week (May 3–9)

We honor the correctional officers who serve with professionalism and resilience every day. Thank you for your commitment to public safety.

#WSCJTC #CorrectionsOfficersWeek

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20 graduates. One powerful mission.

Today we recognize the Juvenile Corrections Officer Academy Class 41 at CJTC. These officers are trained to support youth with accountability, dignity, and trauma-informed care.

Congrats, Class 41. 👏

#WSCJTC #PublicSafetyWA #JuvenileJustice

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Class 933 has graduated from Washington’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy.

720+ hours of training. One mission: serve with integrity and accountability.

Go inside the class and see their journey.
🔗 https://t.co/5SeE0cmbmj
#BLEA933 #WSCJTC

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Day one ➡️ Graduation

BLEA Class 932 came in as strangers.
They leave as a team.
Months of training, challenge, and growth led to this moment at WSCJTC.
Go inside their journey and hear it in their own words.
🔗 https://t.co/wqdmoyvOU3

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COA Class 505 graduates from our Southwest Regional Campus—ready to serve.

Hear from class leaders: https://t.co/ZSMju4hfHa

Training the Guardians of Democracy.

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