About
In 1976 the Association was directed by the Washington State Legislature to develop standards and goals for Washington State Law Enforcement. The Association has maintained an operational accreditation program since that time.
The current accreditation program was updated in 2024 and is continually updated as needed. The program is overseen by the WASPC Professional Services Committee, Accreditation Commission, and Executive Board of Directors. The membership wanted the program to reflect the highest professional standards of policing yet be financially accessible to any member agency that desired to earn it.
Link to informational page on program: WASPC Accreditation
Manuals Available in PowerDMS
- WASPC Law Enforcement Accreditation Standards Manual
- WASPC Jail Accreditation Standards