Washington Administrative Code
Title 139 - Criminal Justice Training Commission
Chapter 139-06 - Certification-Notices, investigations, hearings, and actions
Section 139-06-030 - Investigative authority and duty to cooperate
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) Except when otherwise required by RCW 43.101.105(2) or (3), the commission has authority to undertake an investigation regardless of the status of any administrative or criminal investigations into the matter by other agencies.
(2) An agency shall cooperate in any investigation conducted by the commission regarding a certified officer's certification status. This includes providing records and information when requested.
(3) A certified officer must authorize the release of their personnel file to the employing agency and the commission including disciplinary, termination, civil or criminal investigation, and other records and information directly related to a certification before the commission under RCW 43.101.095 and 43.101.105.
(4) Requests from the commission for records under chapter 43.101 RCW are not subject to any exemptions, redactions, waiting periods, or timelines associated with the Public Records Act, chapter 42.56 RCW.
(5) A certified officer must also consent to and facilitate a review of the certified officer's social media accounts when relevant to an investigation brought before the commission pursuant to RCW 43.101.095(4).
(6) An employing agency may not enter into any agreement or contract with a certified officer or union that:
Statutory Authority: RCW 43.101.080. 03-02-010, § 139-06-030, filed 12/20/02, effective 1/20/03.