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BILL ANALYSIS |
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HB 1609
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Revising provisions relating to core training requirements.
Sponsors: Representatives O'Brien, Lovick, Pearson and Strow; by request of Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/7/07
Staff: Yvonne Walker (786-7841).
Background:
The Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) provides basic corrections training, law
enforcement training, and educational programs for criminal justice personnel, including
commissioned officers, corrections officers, fire marshals, and prosecuting attorneys.
Basic law enforcement officer training is generally required of all law enforcement officers, with
the exception of volunteers, and reserve officers employed in Washington. The training consists
of a 720-hour program covering a wide variety of subjects including: constitutional and criminal
law and procedures, criminal investigation, firearms training, and communication and writing
skills. All law enforcement personnel hired, transferred, or promoted, are required to complete
the core training requirements within six months unless the employee receives a waiver from the
CJTC.
Basic corrections officer training is generally required of all corrections officers. The training
consists of a 160-hour program covering a wide variety of subjects, including proper use of:
physical force; security management; interpersonal communication; supervision, discipline,
inmate manipulation; inmate mental health problems; booking and intake; fingerprinting;
constitutional and criminal law; gangs; hostage survival; critical incident survival; and report
writing. All corrections personnel hired, transferred, or promoted to a supervisory position, are
required to complete the core training requirements within the first six months unless waived by
the CJTC.
Generally, the CJTC provides the all necessary training facilities, supplies, and materials
necessary for the training as well as room and board for those non-commuting attendees.
Summary of Bill:
Corrections personnel that are transferred or promoted to a supervisory or managerial position
are required to complete the core supervisory training within the first six months of entry into the
position. Within one year, after completing the supervisory training, corrections personnel must
complete all remaining requirements for career level certification.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.