Member Login
Search

KEYNOTE SPEAKER (Tuesday AM - all attendees)

Frank King, The Mental Health Comedian

Frank King's Suicide Prevention and Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace keynote presentations focus on addressing mental health challenges in the workplace with a unique blend of humor and education. Leveraging his personal experience with depression and chronic suicidality, Frank uses humor to break the stigma surrounding mental health discussions. His keynotes emphasize recognizing warning signs, implementing intervention strategies, and creating psychologically safe work environments.

Frank's engaging style combines storytelling, actionable insights, and practical tools, helping organizations treat mental health as a workplace health and safety priority. Attendees leave equipped to foster open dialogue and build supportive workplace cultures that prioritize employee well-being.

 

 

 

TRAINING TRACKS

Continuing education credits (including WAPRO) are pending for some classes. More information will be posted when available.

 

LEADERSHIP TRACK

  • Power, Purpose, Progress: Woman In LE Today
    Deputy Chief Julie Beard, Bothell PD 

Join Julie for an engaging session on the representation and advancement of women in law enforcement, including both commissioned (sworn) and professional (civilian) roles. This class explores career planning, leadership development, and the importance of mentorship across ranks, roles, and agencies. Participants will gain practical strategies for advocacy, negotiation, and navigating career pathways in a complex and evolving field.

Whether you're just starting out or preparing for leadership, this session offers tools and insights to support women’s growth and impact in all areas of law enforcement. Open to all genders, this class aims to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for women throughout law enforcement agencies.

Pending CJTC CE credits.

  • First Line Supervisor
    Alexandra Copeland, PRI

Building a successful records unit begins with leadership. The PRI Leadership in Records course is a one-day program designed for enhancing leadership awareness and competencies. The course focuses on the mindset and skills required to successfully lead and work as part of a records team.

You will learn how to contribute to the motivation of staff and develop effective teams to meet your agency’s objectives. Learn about the different personality types, how to better manage conflict, increase communication, and help others embrace change more effectively.

Pending CJTC CE credits.

  • Accreditation Roundtable
    David Doll, WASPC
    Chief Deputy Janey Guiterrez, Walla Walla SO
    Cori Baker, Clyde Hill PD
    Kirsty Jones, PRI

Accreditation from the Ground Up introduces agencies to the essentials of accreditation, from available options and processes to project management and policy development. Featuring real-world insights and practical tips from experienced practitioners, this course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to successfully navigate and engage in the accreditation journey.

WELLNESS TRACK

  • Ripple Effect: The Social Impact of Ethical Decision Making
    Chief Jeff Beazizo, Lake Stevens PD

Developing law enforcement support services leaders is often overlooked by law enforcement leaders. This training will explore the importance of making choices or decisions as an employee or supervisor and why is that important for the team to be successful. Once promoted, civilian leaders are responsible for holding employees accountable for the choices or decisions that are made. This is another area where civilian staff are typically not developed for success because staff sometimes hesitate or are scared to make a choice or decision because of the outcome of making the wrong decision. This can consume so much of the supervisor’s time if employees are constantly asking for permission. 

Pending CJTC CE credits.

  • Thrive: Wellness Tools for Records & Property
    Shanon Anderson, M3 Leadership

This seminar is specially designed for support staff in a public safety agency. The course helps the attendees understand the trauma and stress of their work and provides tools to combat these impacts so they can thrive at home and at work. Using Emotional Intelligence to understand the impacts of stress is the first step to Thriving! 
  • Master Effective Communication
    Julie Ubert, Authentic Development

Mastering Communication is a dynamic and interactive class dedicated to sharpening your communication skills. In just a few hours, participants will explore the fundamentals of effective communication, covering verbal and non-verbal techniques, active listening, and conveying messages with clarity and impact. Through engaging activities, and practical exercises, attendees will gain insights into overcoming communication barriers and fostering better understanding in both personal and professional contexts. Join us for this half-day class to unlock the power of communication and enhance your ability to express ideas, build stronger relationships, and achieve success in diverse communication scenarios. 

Pending CJTC CE credits. 

 

PROPERTY/EVIDENCE TRACK

  • The Evidence Lens: Firearms Disposition
    Amy Randall-Vrandenburg, WSP Firearms Background Unit
    Jenna Finnel, WSP Firearms Background Unit
    Erica Meeks, Lakewood PD 

This will be a comprehensive review of the process firearms go through from start to finish once booked into the property room. We will go over proper booking procedures, storage, documentation, and disposal of firearms. A breakdown of RCWs associated with firearms will be covered and resources. WSP will discuss how agencies should conduct the DOF process and how to obtain a PIIES (State Patrol portal) account for FBD to process DOF on their behalf. Illustrate the databases we use as part of the firearm background check.

  • Evidence Retention & Disposition Panel
    Shannon Turner, FileOnQ
    Emily Cain, Battleground PD
    Erica Meeks, Lakewood PD

The morning will cover the essential requirements of property and evidence management. It will include examples of how to organize your property room to maximize space and functionality as well as correct processes to ensure the success of your evidence unit. Topics such as WASPC accreditation standards and performing audits will also be briefly discussed. The afternoon will include a deeper dive into the specifics on proper steps for disposition research, destructions, and retention.


  • Booking Cell Phones: Faraday Containers
    Det. Jordan Feldman, Lakewood PD

This presentation will cover best practices for collecting, preserving, and storing digital evidence in a forensically sound manner.  Many agencies are faced with budget issues and have to make things work and "do more with less.”  Det. Feldman will present some solutions for agencies who are faced with equipment deficiencies to ensure they are still operating in line with best practices.

 Pending WAPRO/NAGARA CE credits.

  • Evidence Roundtable
    Erica Meeks, Lakewood PD
    Emily Cain, Battleground PD

All evidence persons are welcome to network and ask questions about anything and everything evidence related.  Let's pool our knowledge together and open up about the trials and tribulations of working the property room.  Maybe help others by brainstorming solutions and offer support.  We'll bring some commonly asked questions/problems to the group to kick it off.  

RECORDS TRACK

  • Juvenile Records: Withhold, Redact, Release?
    Morgan Damerow, AGO
    Melissa Drewry, AGO
    Cori Baker, Clyde Hill PD
Records requests for juvenile records present unique challenges. The law provides for the release of records through the Public Records Act, Ch. 42.56 RCW and a separate structure for juvenile records under Ch. 13.50 RCW. What type or records are they – juvenile offense or child welfare? For that matter, what is a juvenile offense? Who’s requesting the records can make a difference. On top of that, juvenile and adult personal information as suspects and victims are commonly found within the same record, now what? This is part of what makes juvenile records a challenge. In this session we will work through the PRA and juvenile records requests based on real world requests identifying the possible outcomes and how changes in the facts and parties can alter the analysis and possibly the records release. 
  • Beyond the Statute: Case Law Shaping Washington’s Public Records Act 
    Julie Ubert, Lake Stevens PD

This comprehensive training is designed for those seeking a deeper understanding of Washington State’s Public Records Act (PRA) through a practitioner’s lens of recent and landmark case law.

Participants will explore the evolving legal landscape surrounding public records disclosure, exemptions, retention, and litigation. The course will cover:

• Key Case Law: Analysis of pivotal decisions including Does v. Seattle Police Department, Cousins v. Department of Corrections, and others that shape agency obligations, constitutional exemptions, and procedural requirements.

• Litigation Trends: Common PRA challenges, penalties, and best practices to mitigate legal risk.


  • Sealing Juvenile Records
    Julie Ubert, Lake Stevens PD

This training is designed specifically for law enforcement records personnel who manage juvenile records in Washington State. The course provides a focused overview of the legal framework for juvenile record sealing and emphasizes the procedural responsibilities of records units upon receiving a court order to seal. This course includes practical exercises, sample sealing orders, and agency-specific scenarios to help records personnel confidently and accurately fulfill their legal obligations.


  • Best Practices for Documenting/Serving Protection Orders

    Sharon Swanson, CJTC
    Chief Jeff Myers, Hoquiam PD, Ret.
    Sgt. Jordan Ferguson, Spokane PD, Ret.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of best practices for managing service of protection orders within Washington State. Drawing from stakeholder input and the State Crisis Intervention Program grant, the course examines the lifecycle of protection orders, including types of orders, ex-parte and full protection orders, and firearm-related considerations. Participants will gain practical knowledge on processing and entry of orders, assessing firearms history, service of orders, and ensuring accurate tracking, storage, and reporting. Emphasis is placed on developing consistent, effective approaches to enhance safety and compliance, with opportunities for discussion and collaborative problem-solving.