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 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.
WACOPS is NOW accepting nominations for the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year (LEOY) Award. This prestigious award honors and brings distinction to the officer, the profession, and their department. If you recognize a current WACOPS member who has exhibited outstanding and exceptional duties, nominate them for “WACOPS Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.” (LEOY) You must complete the (LEOY) Nomination Form and submit it by November 30, 2019. Scan it and Send it to [email protected] or mail it to WACOPS, 200 Union Ave. SE Olympia, WA 98501. Please look over the nomination form and review the criteria. Consider how the nominee’s actions reflect any or all these categories: Bravery, Heroism, and Community Service. Don’t delay! Let’s see all the good news stories come rolling in! 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 Washington State Office of the Attorney General informs CJTC Director Rahr of limitations of AG Office role in any future rules regarding investigations of Deadly Uses of Force.Here is the memo from the AG's Office 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 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! LEOFF 2 Stakeholder’s Survey Results
Last Legislative session WACOPS, COMPAS, and the WSCFF passed historic legislation when we received overwhelming legislative support to move $300 million dollars from the LEOFF 2 reserves to the almost decade old, and unfunded, LEOFF 2 Benefit Improvement Account. Now, the LEOFF 2 Board will consider what to do with those funds and when. To aid them, the LEOFF 2 Stakeholders created a survey to solicit your ideas and preferences regarding possible benefit improvements. The survey was only to guide the work of the Board and help them to understand your preferences. Here is the LEOFF 2 Stakeholder's Survey results regarding the BIA Here are comments from individuals who took the survey If you have any questions, please call me, Teresa Taylor. I’m happy to assist you. I can be reached at 360-352-8224 or 360-710-4318. You may also email me at [email protected] Teresa Taylor's Letter to Sue Rahr, Director of the CJTC, regarding the drafting and final adoption of the rules specific to the independent investigation of an officer’s use of deadly force.
 WACOPS 2019 Candidate Endorsements
Our Washington State Senator - Up for Re-election in 2020 Judge for Snohomish County Superior Court Position #7 Judge for Snohomish County Superior Court Position #14 Running for Mayor in Lake Stevens, WA
Law Enforcement Advocates Submit Letter to CJTC Regarding Investigations Rulemaking
Just added!! Please review this document before taking the survey. It will help you answer question #12.
 The attached letter from WACOPS and other LE advocates share recommendations regarding the CJTC's WAC development for the Independent Investigations of OIS.
LEOFF 2 - BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT 2019 Please find below a series of document links related to the LEOFF 2 - Benefit Improvement Account. The first link is a short video providing an overview of the account, the need for a reliable funding mechanism, and why WACOPS supports HB2144. Following that link is a March 29, 2019 summary and Q and A provided by Executive Director, Teresa Taylor. Additionally, please find a joint letter from WACOPS and COMPAS. WACOPS is the largest law enforcement representative of LEOFF 2 pensioners. Funding the BIA is a high legislative priority as set by WACOPS members. June 26 2019 LEOFF Staff Update BIA LEOFF 2 BIA Q&A - April 4, 2019 Joint Letter Between WACOPS and COMPAS 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!
CONGRATULATIONS 2019 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!
Welcome Craig Bulkley as our newest WACOPS employee! Craig has been with WACOPS for many years and served as the president for 6 years prior to his retirement from Spokane Police Department in May 2019. With his Law Enforcement experience and passion, WACOPS is honored to have Craig as our new, "Membership Services Consultant."
To see the WACOPS entire Executive Board and Staff click here. The Draft Rules on training for the modified I-940/SHB 1064 are available. If you have comments you can email them to Teresa Taylor, [email protected] or you can make comments at the CJTC website. https://fortress.wa.gov/cjtc/www/ Please be aware, if you make a comment on the CJTC website you will not remain anonymous. If you desire to remain anonymous, please email Teresa. We agree to express your comments and concerns to the CJTC which will protect your identity. Get Executive Director, Teresa Taylor's Comments on the Supreme Court Rules, March 21, 2019.
WACOPS 2018 LEGISLATORS OF THE YEAR AWARDS ANNOUNCEDThe 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.
WACOPS Official App Is Here! |
