WAC 139-05-300
Requirement for in-service training. The
commission recognizes that continuing education and training
is the cornerstone for a successful career as a peace officer
in providing competent public safety services to the
communities of Washington state.
(1) Effective January 1, 2006, every peace officer
certified under RCW 43.101.095 will complete a minimum of
twenty-four hours of in-service training annually.
(a) This requirement is effective January 1, 2006, for
incumbent officers.
(b) The in-service training requirement for each newly
hired officer must begin on January 1 of the calendar year
following their certification as a result of successful
completion of the basic law enforcement academy, equivalency
academy, or approved waiver as provided by WAC 139-03-030.
(c) Training may be developed and provided by the
employer or other training resources.
(d) The commission will publish guidelines for approved
in-service training.
(2) All records for training required for this rule must
be maintained by the employing agency and be available for
review upon request by an authorized commission
representative.
(a) The commission will maintain records of successfully
completed commission-registered courses.
(b) Upon request, the commission will furnish a
recordkeeping template for use by agencies to track training.
(3) The sheriff or chief of an agency may approve an
extension of three months for certified officers in their
employ by notification in writing to the commission,
identifying those specific officers.
(a) A sheriff or chief may request a three-month personal
extension of the requirement by doing so in writing to the
commission.
(b) Written requests submitted under the provision of
this subsection must be received by December 1 of the calendar
year in question.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.101.080. 09-16-098, §
139-05-300, filed 8/4/09, effective 9/4/09; 05-20-029, §
139-05-300, filed 9/28/05, effective 10/29/05; 05-01-112, §
139-05-300, filed 12/15/04, effective 1/15/05.]