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How many Washington State Patrol officers are there?

How many Washington State Patrol officers are there?

Washington State Patrol
Troopers 1,100 (as of 2016)
Civilian employees 1,100 (as of 2016)
Agency executive John R. Batiste, Chief
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How much does a Washington state trooper make a year?

Benefits

Salaries
Position Monthly Yearly
Cadet $4,822 $57,864
Starting Trooper Pay $5,386 $64,632
Trooper with 5+ Years $7,424 $89,088

How long does it take to become a Washington state trooper?

The entire training process takes on average 4-6 months, before they are released from training and allowed to operate a console on their own. While in training at the academy, CO’s can either stay at the Academy or choose to commute.

How long is Washington police academy?

720 hours
Before you can become a deputy, you must complete 720 hours of basic law enforcement academy (BLEA) training within six months of hire. The Washington State Criminal Justice Center (WSCJTC) is located in Burien, WA near SeaTac Airport.

Where is the State Patrol Academy in Wisconsin?

The facility is used by other agencies for training programs as well. The Academy is located on 50 acres of the Fort McCoy Military Installation and is accessed from Highway 21 between the cities of Sparta and Tomah, Wisconsin.

How long is the law enforcement academy in Washington?

The Basic Law Enforcement Academy is the 720 hour academy required by all entry-level Washington State Peace Officers. At WSCJTC, we are committed to holding true to our agency mission, vision, values, goals, and our training philosophy.

Why are Washington State Patrol troopers nationally recognized?

Washington State Patrol Troopers are nationally recognized as experts in the field because of ongoing advances in the program and the refresher training provided to field personnel.

Do you train police officers in Washington State?

The video images from Minneapolis are tragic and devastating to public trust. We do NOT train officers in Washington State to use force in that manner. After a law enforcement career spanning over four decades, and 9 years as Executive Director of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, Sue Rahr is retiring.