Log-In for Exclusive Members Only Information...Members, Did you know that we have a Members Only Page. We keep it up to date with exclusive information, including the latest news, updates, photos, and good news stories about You! If you have any questions or would like to make suggestion, please contact Julie Morley at [email protected].See you inside! The upcoming Winter General Membership Meeting and Legislative Reception will be held atOlympia’s Hotel RL February 10-12, 2020
Our meeting will feature briefings, strategy sessions, lobbying information, legislative speakers, individual meetings with local legislators during WACOPS annual Day on the Hill, as well as our highly anticipated Legislative Reception. For Registration click HERE! The Winter/Legislative Meeting DRAFT Agenda FINAL DRAFT RULE From the CJTC On "Independent Investigations"December 9, 2019 Executive Director, Teresa Taylor responds to inquiry from Seattle Times regarding the implementation of Initiative 1639 November 22, 2019  Click Here
TERESA TAYLOR'S TESTIMONYDuring theHouse Public Safety Work SessionNovember 21, 2019
The Washington Homicide Investigators Association (WHIA) sent a letter to the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) concerning the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act.
As a member of the IUPA Executive Board, WACOPS President, Chris Tracy, recently met with President Trump in the White House.The meeting focused on public safety policy, including enhancing the nation's respect for the law enforcement profession and the rule of law, and support for a number of proposed bills that would benefit law enforcement officers across the country, including here at home.
Get Your Washington Law Enforcement Guild or Association to Join WACOPS!
For a New Member Application and a Guild Roster Information Form How the Washington Council of Police & Sheriffs has Reacted to the Draft Rule on Completely Independent Investigations.Please Read Teresa Taylor's Letter to Sue Rahr, Director of the CJTC. The Fall Membership Meeting and Election at the GREAT WOLF LODGE in August 2019 was a Success! We want to thank everyone who attended. See you at the next General Membership meeting!
WACOPS 2018 LEGISLATORS OF THE YEAR AWARDS ANNOUNCED The relationships we foster with members of the Washington State Legislature are essential to protecting the working conditions, pensions, and collective bargaining rights of our members. Therefore, in 2018 with enthusiasm and great respect, we have selected our (4) 2018 Legislators of the Year. Please click on the link below to see our valued 2018 Legislators! We hope for your continued support in 2019 and thank you for all you've done to help WACOPS in 2018. 2018 WACOPS LEGISLATORS OF THE YEAR | AWARD WINNERS YOUR SUPPORT OF WACOPS IS VALUED!
INITATIVE 940 Consensus Agreement Bill Signing with WACOPSThe bill was delivered to Governor Inslee’s office for his signature and the signing ceremony was held, Monday, February 4th! There will be plenty of work to do with rulemaking in the coming year, but the legislative piece is complete and WACOPS will continue to be there every step of the way. WACOPS WORKS FOR YOU! Thank you to everyone who has helped and worked so hard to get where we are today. Pictured below: Bud Sizemore, Teresa Taylor, Chris Tracy, Julie Morley, Governor Inslee, Jeff DeVere and Senator Roger Goodman.
Sergeant Ryan John, Honored as WACOPS 2018 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year!
Washington State Fish and Wildlife Sergeant, Ryan John received the honor of WACOPS 2018 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year at the Winter Membership Meeting on January 25 in Olympia. January 30, 2019 |A Historical Day for WACOPS | SHB 1064 = UNANIMOUS VOTE from Senate.
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