Washington Administrative Code
Title 139 - Criminal Justice Training Commission
Chapter 139-06 - Certification-Notices, investigations, hearings, and actions
Section 139-06-010 - Certification
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) All peace officers, tribal police officers, and correction officers shall submit a signed officer certification form to the commission to officially request certification as a certified officer in Washington state. The form shall be submitted to the commission by the applicant once the applicant has met all requirements.
(2) The commission shall allow the certified officer to retain certification provided that the certified officer:
(3) Following a break in service and timely meeting the basic training requirements, certified officer shall, upon return to service, submit an officer certification form to the commission as described in subsection (1) of this section.
(4) A certification granted based on an administrative exemption under WAC 139-05-200 shall remain in effect for the duration of the exemption. However, such certification is subject to the requirements of RCW 43.101.105.
(5) Upon determination that a certification form contains missing or erroneous information, the commission shall notify the applicant and the employing agency and the applicant must submit the correct information to the commission within 30 days of the date the request is issued. Failure to submit the correct information within the required time shall result in a recommendation to deny the request for certification.
(6) In order to determine an applicant's eligibility for certification, the commission may request records and information in addition to that provided on the officer certification form. The applicant or the applicant's employing agency shall submit the requested records and information within 30 days of the date the request is issued. Failure to comply with the commission's request shall result in a recommendation to deny the request for certification.
Statutory Authority: RCW 43.101.080. 03-02-010, § 139-06-010, filed 12/20/02, effective 1/20/03.