WELCOME TO WASPC

Welcome to the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs (WASPC) web page. The association was founded in 1963 and consists of executive and top management personnel from law enforcement agencies statewide. Our membership includes sheriffs, police chiefs, the Washington State Patrol, the Washington Department of Corrections, and representatives of a number of federal agencies. WASPC is governed by its executive board.

WASPC is the only association of its kind in the nation combining representatives from local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement into a single body, working toward a common goal. WASPC's function is to provide specific materials and services to all law enforcement agencies in the state, members and non-members alike. The 1975 legislature made WASPC a legal entity designating the association as "combination of units of local government." (RCW 36.28A.010)

Please note: Most of our website is public. If you would like access to the members only section, please submit a membership application.

WASPC PRINCIPLES FOR COMMUNITY TRUST (Adopted January 15, 2019 & Revised November 16, 2022)

WASPC has developed a set of principles for community trust. Those include:

  • Perceptions of Law Enforcement
  • Rule of Law
  • Deadly Force
  • Criminal Justice Reform
  • Behavioral Health
  • Homelessness
  • Basic Law Enforcement Training
  • Public Safety Funding
  • Marijuana

To see WASPC’s statements on each of these important issues, please click on the Principles for Community Trust document.

 WASPC's Bylaws can be found here.  WASPC's Strategic Intentions can be found here.
 

Conferences

Attendees

The Spring 2024 Conference will be held at Spokane Convention Center, May 20-23, 2024.

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Vendors

WASPC Conferences are the premier events for Washington’s law enforcement executives. The Spring Exhibition and Training Conference brings together 300+ leaders in law enforcement and industry partners for amazing networking opportunities, educational sessions, awards ceremonies and a marketplace showcasing the products and services with 120 exhibit booths. This is where you will find the most influential community of law enforcement decision makers in Washington. As a sponsor, you will have direct access to top level law enforcement executives who have come together to learn about the latest developments in public safety products and services. To learn more, please click on the blue bar.

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Training

WASPC is happy to post training opportunities that are sponsored by our member agencies. When submitting a training opportunity, it should clearly state who the sponsoring agency is. Please include a direct link to the training, or a training notice that can serve as a link to take members to the information.

Click here to submit a training opportunity

Click here to view training opportunities

Employment

WASPC is happy to post employment opportunities for our member agencies. When submitting an employment opportunity, please include a link that will take potential applicants directly to the job posting.

Click here to view employment opportunities.

Click here to submit an employment opportunity.