The mission of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is to lead collaboration among law enforcement executives to enhance public safety.
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Public Trust Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the membership regarding the best practice strategies to build public trust within WA. This video you’ll gives a glimpse of the collaboration that happens at meetings through WASPC.
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WASPC recognizes all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice, those who have served, and those who continue to serve- we appreciate you and will never forget!
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In honor of National Correctional Officers Week, we’d like to highlight our Correction's Committee.
It's purpose is to be a forum for the exchange of ideas relating to the operation, funding, & administration of correctional facilities & corrections personnel located in WA State.
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This week we would like to honor correctional officers in our jails, prisons, and community correctional facilities by acknowledging National Correctional Officer’s Week.
Thank you for your important contribution to the operation of our local correctional facilities!
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We’re making a commitment to recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. WASPC administers three heavily utilized programs that support victims of crime and community members in maintaining their safety. Information on these programs can be found at waspc.org/public-resources.
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Here is an overview from KING 5 of the differing versions of the Blake “fix” bill being considered in the legislature: king5.com/article/news/polit…
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The WA legislature has a very important decision to make about effective solutions for the intersection of addiction and public safety—here is our statement: waspc.memberclicks.net/asset…
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The Washington State House has passed a bipartisan bill to address the problems with the 2021 pursuits legislation. Read WASPC’s statement here: lnkd.in/gwGzeiKw
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This week we’d like to honor our 911 dispatchers. You are a critical part of the 911 system and we thank you for being there for our communities!
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Executive Director Steve Strachan along with Sheriff Michael Morrison, Chief Darrell Lowe, and Sheriff Brian King attended the BLEA Graduation at the CJTC Academy to congratulate Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall as she fulfilled her commitment to complete the full academy training.
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We are grateful for the resources we can provide our Law Enforcement partners.
This week is National First Responder Wellness week. Find out more on how to become a resilient responder, here: l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https…
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We are pleased that the Washington State Senate has passed a measure to address the 2021 pursuits law. Legislators showed leadership and support for victims of crime. However there is more work to be done on this important issue in this session.
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A mobile-based app for law enforcement officer wellness has launched statewide. It provides anonymous on-demand access to wellness techniques, suicide prevention, resilience, physical fitness, nutrition and other behavioral health and wellness resources. bit.ly/3L3dp8v
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Compelling overview of what is needed regarding the Blake decision from Kitsap Co. Sheriff Gese. We are thankful to be a part of this important ongoing conversation with our legislature.
The impact of a 2021 State Supreme Court ruling changed Washington's drug laws. For some that meant losing an option that can save lives. Make your voice heard as the state legislature debates how to stop a deadly wave of overdose deaths.
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The legislation is moving forward on important pursuits legislation.
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Public safety is not an experiment to be studied; it is a core responsibility of our elected officials. Click here to learn more: waspc.memberclicks.net/asset…
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Read WASPC’s statement on the death of Tyre Nichols here: waspc.memberclicks.net/asset…
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WASPC supports bipartisan bills to revise police pursuit policies that balance safety and justice for victims and are consistent with the idea that pursuits should be rare and necessary.
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