Washington SB5224 amends officer certification definitions, processes, and commissioning.

Washington SB5224 amends officer certification definitions, processes, and commissioning. It requires all law enforcement personnel and corrections officers to obtain and maintain certification. The bill mandates background checks, psychological examinations, and polygraph tests for applicants. It outlines procedures for certification actions, including hearings and reinstatement. The bill also details the responsibilities of employing agencies and the commission in the certification process. It specifies the conditions under which certification lapses and the requirements for reinstatement.

Washington SB5224 amends officer certification definitions, processes, and commissioning.

Washington SB5224 amends officer certification definitions, processes, and commissioning. It requires all law enforcement personnel and corrections officers to obtain and maintain certification. The bill mandates background checks, psychological examinations, and polygraph tests for applicants. It outlines procedures for certification actions, including hearings and reinstatement. The bill also details the responsibilities of employing agencies and the commission in the certification process. It specifies the conditions under which certification lapses and the requirements for reinstatement.