WSR 14-15-142 PROPOSED RULES CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION [Filed July 23, 2014, 8:37 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 14-12-043.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 139-05-300 Requirement of in-service training.
Hearing Location(s): Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, 19010 1st Avenue South, Room E-154, Burien, WA 98148, on September 10, 2014, at 10 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: September 10, 2014.
Submit Written Comments to: Sonja Hirsch, Rules Coordinator, 19010 1st Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148, e-mail shirsch@cjtc.state.wa.us, fax (206) 835-7928, by September 1, 2014.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Sonja Hirsch, rules coordinator, by September 8, 2014, TTY (206) 835-7300 or (206) 835-7372.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: These changes establish a requirement that all reserve peace officers reserve [require] a minimum of twenty-four hours of in-service training annually.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Reserve peace officers have the same authority as fully commissioned peace officers when called to duty; therefore, these changes will require reserve officers to meet the same in-service requirements as fully commissioned peace officers.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.101.080.
Statute Being Implemented: Not applicable.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Tisha Jones, Burien, Washington, (206) 835-7332; Implementation and Enforcement: Leanna Bidinger, Burien, Washington, (206) 835-7307.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Proposal is exempt under RCW 19.85.025.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The changes are not new, as they [are] simply mirroring the language of RCW 43.101.220.
July 23, 2014
Sonja Hirsch
Rules Coordinator
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 09-16-098, filed 8/4/09, effective 9/4/09)
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 1st 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) Effective January 1, 2015, every reserve peace officer as defined by WAC 139-05-810 will complete a minimum of twenty-four hours of in-service training annually.
(a) This requirement is effective January 1, 2015, for incumbent reserve peace officers.
(b) The in-service training requirement for each newly appointed reserve peace officer/tribal peace officer must begin on January 1st of the calendar year following their appointment as a result of successful completion of the basic reserve law enforcement academy, basic reserve academy equivalency process, 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.
(3) 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))) (4) The sheriff or chief of an agency may approve an extension of three months for ((certified)) peace 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 1st of the calendar year in question.
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