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Policing MattersWASPC's statewide wellness challenge turns vision and synergy into measurable winsAcross the country, law enforcement agencies are rethinking wellness as more than just good slogans or EAP brochures. Washington State is leading that shift. Through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), agencies of every size joined an eight-week wellness challenge that treated health as a professional competency — something measurable, trainable, and shared across ranks. The program upleveled from “self-care” to total readiness: stronger bodies, sharper minds, and more resilience. By combining competition, clear metrics and statewide leadership, it created a blueprint other states could follow.
In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Du...
2025-10-2238 min
News For Reasonable PeopleWashington State Has the WORST Police Shortage in America!Washington State ranks last in the nation for police staffing, according to new FBI data and the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs (WASPC). With just 1.36 officers per 1,000 residents—far below the national average of 2.31—the state has held the bottom spot for 15 consecutive years.
2025-08-2125 min
Blue Grit Radio: the Police Performance Podcast: Mindset, Wellness, Leadership243: Leading Police Chiefs and Sheriffs, Wellness for Leaders, and Accountability for Improvement w/ Steve Strachan, WASPCWellness and Leadership are major pillars that Blue Grit is built to explore, and in this episode, they intersect in significant ways. Steve Strachan (retired top cop for King County Sheriff’s Office, Bremerton, and Kent Police) is the executive director of WASPC (Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs). He helps us explore what didn’t work in police wellness in the past, where we have come, and how far we have still to go.So much of this is a direct lift for the executive and senior leaders. Steve discusses ways to model health and wellnes...
2025-08-0748 min
Clallam County WatchdogThe value of citizen sleuthsA known Level 3 sex offender was spotted lingering near young women at the Port Angeles Farmers Market—hours later, he was booked into jail for assault. One local woman recognized him, alerted others, and took action. Most bystanders didn’t even know how to look up his record. Here’s how you can—and why you absolutely should.On Saturday, a CC Watchdog subscriber sent a message after leaving a local business in downtown Port Angeles. What she saw disturbed her—and should disturb all of us:“So today when I came out of [business...
2025-06-0331 min
Washington State News and Info DailyWashington State Kicks Off 2025 Legislative Session with Climate, Budget, and Environmental Priorities at ForefrontWashington State kicked off its 2025 legislative session this week, marking the beginning of a 105-day session focused on crafting a two-year budget. A new governor and several new leaders took office, bringing fresh perspectives to the state capitol[1][2].The Climate Commitment Act remains a central focus, with The Nature Conservancy advocating for strong implementation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support communities impacted by climate change. Other priorities include honoring the 2030 funding commitment to forest health and wildfire funding[1].In environmental news, Washington recently experienced its first significant snowstorm of 2025, raising concerns about the environmental impact...
2025-01-1702 minWashington State News and Info DailyWashington State Braces for Chilly Winter, Legislative Session, and Law Enforcement Advocacy in 2025Washington State has been bustling with significant developments across various sectors. The state legislature is set to convene for its 2025 regular session on January 13, 2025, with the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) preparing for Law and Justice Day on February 4th, 2025, at the State Capitol[1].On the environmental front, Washington recently experienced its first significant snowstorm of 2025, raising concerns about the environmental impacts of ice melt and salt used on roads. The storm brought 5 to 10 inches of snow, coming on the heels of 2024, which was the city’s warmest year on record. Environmentalists are worried about th...
2025-01-1002 min
SoundsideWashington sheriffs may face pressure between federal agencies and state law under Trump administrationPresident Elect Donald Trump has promised mass deportations of undocumented immigrants on day one of his administration. Removing the approximately 11.7 million people living in the United States without authorization would take a massive operational effort -- and likely require cooperation from both state and local governments. Right now, most Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in the U.S. happen because of a hand off from local law enforcement. But that kind of cooperation is restricted in Washington state. 2019’s Keep Washington Working Act broadly limits state and local law enforcement from assisting with federal immigration proceedings...
2025-01-1015 min
News For Reasonable People#2,535 - Washington Crime Surges as Human Remains Discovered During Homeless Encampment CleanupViolent crime is down across the nation. It’s a rare bit of good news these days. But here in Washington, it seems we’re not getting the memo. Instead, we’re charting our own course — and it’s not a good one.
According to FBI data analyzed by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), violent crime nationwide has decreased by 4.1% over the past five years. That’s murders, rapes, robberies, assaults — the big ones. But in Washington, violent crime has surged nearly 20%. Murders alone have jumped by a staggering 80.8% from 2019 to 2023.
2024-10-0415 min
Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs PodcastsAuto Theft Task Forces and Trends- What is Happening with Auto Thefts in WA State (8-21-23)Host:WASPC Executive Director - Steve StrachanGuest:Sgt. Jeff Carroll, Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force, Lakewood P.D.
2023-08-2131 minWashington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs PodcastsBehind the Badge with Brian Johnston (4/12/23)Host:WASPC Executive Director - Steve StrachanGuest:Behind the Badge Executive Director - Brian Johnston
2023-04-1234 minWashington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs PodcastsWhere Do We Go From Here? - Sheriff Paul Pastor (Retired), Pierce Co. Sheriff’s Office (11/23/21)Host: WASPC Executive Director - Steve StrachanGuest: Sheriff Paul Pastor (Retired), Pierce Co. Sheriff’s Office
2021-11-2932 min
WASPC PodcastSlow Down, Team Up and Tell Our Story: Managing Change - Marysville PD Chief Erik Scairpon (10/29/21)This podcast will provide an overview and information about "Slow Down, Team Up and Tell Our Story: Managing Change".
2021-11-0331 minWashington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs PodcastsSlow Down, Team Up and Tell Our Story: Managing Change - Marysville PD Chief Erik Scairpon (10/29/21)This podcast will provide an overview and information about "Slow Down, Team Up and Tell Our Story: Managing Change".Host: WASPC Executive Director - Steve StrachanGuest: Marysville PD Chief Erik Scairpon
2021-10-3031 minWashington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs PodcastsGrant Co. Sheriff Tom Jones: Balancing Health, Personal Liberties and Economic Challenges During this Crisis (05/14/2020)This podcast will provide an overview and information about Balancing Health, Personal Liberties and Economic Challenges During this Crisis.Host:WASPC Executive Director - Steve StrachanGuest:Grant County Sheriff - Tom Jones
2020-05-1421 minWASPC PodcastGrant Co. Sheriff Tim Jones: Balancing Health, Personal Liberties and Economic Challenges During this Crisis (05/14/2020)This podcast will provide an overview and information about Balancing Health, Personal Liberties and Economic Challenges During this Crisis.Host:WASPC Executive Director - Steve StrachanGuest:Grant County Sheriff - Tom Jones
2020-05-1400 minWASPC PodcastGrant Co. Sheriff Tom Jones: Balancing Health, Personal Liberties and Economic Challenges During this Crisis (05/14/2020)This podcast will provide an overview and information about Balancing Health, Personal Liberties and Economic Challenges During this Crisis.Host:WASPC Executive Director - Steve StrachanGuest:Grant County Sheriff - Tom Jones
2020-05-1421 minWashington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs PodcastsKirkland PD: At The Front Line of the Public Health Crisis - Kirkland PD Chief Cherie Harris (05/11/2020)This podcast will provide an overview and information about At The Front Line of the Public health Crisis.Host: WASPC Executive Director - Steve StrachanGuest: Kirkland PD Chief - Cherie Harris
2020-05-1235 minWashington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs PodcastsExtreme Risk Protection Orders – Former Bothell Chief of Police Carol Cummings (04/07/2020)This podcast will provide an overview and information about Extreme Risk Protection Orders.Host: Former Bothell Chief of Police - Carol Cummings
2020-05-1203 minWashington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs PodcastsMental health field response - Olympia PD (09/18/2019)This podcast will provide an overview and information about one mental health field response program currently working in our state.Host: WASPC Executive Director - Steve StrachanGuest: Olympia PD Sgt - Amy KingOlympia PD Outreach Services Coordinator - Anne Larsen
2020-05-1229 minWashington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs PodcastsGovernor's Proposals for Mental Health (12/20/2018)This podcast will provide an overview and information about Governor's Proposals for Mental Health.Host: WASPC Executive Director - Steve StrachanGuest:Governor's Senior Policy Advisor - Rashi Gupta
2020-05-1220 minWashington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs PodcastsDNA Project (06/08/2018)This podcast will provide an overview and information about DNA Project.Host:WASPC Executive Director - Steve StrachanGuest:Washington State Attorney General's Office (Criminal Justice Division)Assistant Attorney General - Kate Hemann Lindsey Wade
2020-05-1213 minWashington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs PodcastsSexual Assault Kit Initiative (06/08/2018)This podcast will provide an overview and information about Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.Host:WASPC Executive Director - Steve StrachanGuest:Washington State Attorney General's Office (Criminal Justice Division)Assistant Attorney General - Kate Hemann Lindsey Wade
2020-05-1225 minWASPC PodcastKirkland PD: At The Front Line of the Public Health Crisis - Kirkland PD Chief Cherie Harris (05-11-2020)This podcast will provide an overview and information about At The Front Line of the Public health Crisis.Host: WASPC Executive Director Steve Strachan and Kirkland PD Chief Cherie Harris
2020-05-1100 minWASPC PodcastKirkland PD: At The Front Line of the Public Health Crisis - Kirkland PD Chief Cherie Harris (05-11-2020)This podcast will provide an overview and information about At The Front Line of the Public health Crisis.Host: WASPC Executive Director Steve Strachan and Kirkland PD Chief Cherie Harris
2020-05-1135 minWASPC PodcastExtreme Risk Protection Orders – Former Bothell Chief of Police Carol Cummings (04/07/2020)This podcast will provide an overview and information about Extreme Risk Protection Orders.Host: Former Bothell Chief of
Police Carol Cummings
2020-04-0700 minWASPC PodcastExtreme Risk Protection Orders – Former Bothell Chief of Police Carol Cummings (04/07/2020)This podcast will provide an overview and information about Extreme Risk Protection Orders.Host: Former Bothell Chief of
Police Carol Cummings
2020-04-0703 minWASPC PodcastMental health field response: Olympia PD (09/18/2019)This podcast will provide an overview and information
about one mental health field response program currently working in our state
Sgt Amy King, Olympia PD
Anne Larsen Outreach Services Coordinator, Olympia PD
2019-09-1800 minWASPC PodcastMental health field response: Olympia PD (09/18/2019)This podcast will provide an overview and information
about one mental health field response program currently working in our state
Sgt Amy King, Olympia PD
Anne Larsen Outreach Services Coordinator, Olympia PD
2019-09-1829 minWASPC PodcastGovernor's Proposals for Mental HealthHost:Steve Strachan, Executive Director, Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police ChiefsRashi Gupta , Governor's Senior Policy Advisor
2018-12-2000 minWASPC PodcastGovernor's Proposals for Mental Health Host:Steve Strachan, Executive Director, Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police ChiefsRashi Gupta , Governor's Senior Policy Advisor
2018-12-2020 minWASPC PodcastDNA ProjectHost:Steve Strachan, Executive Director, Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police ChiefsKate Hemann, Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Attorney General's Office (Criminal Justice Division)Lindsey Wade
2018-06-0800 minWASPC PodcastSexual Assault Kit InitiativeHost:Steve Strachan, Executive Director, Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police ChiefsKate Hemann, Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Attorney General's Office (Criminal Justice Division)Lindsey Wade
2018-06-0800 minWASPC PodcastSexual Assault Kit InitiativeHost:Steve Strachan, Executive Director, Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police ChiefsKate Hemann, Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Attorney General's Office (Criminal Justice Division)Lindsey Wade
2018-06-0825 minWASPC PodcastDNA ProjectHost:Steve Strachan, Executive Director, Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police ChiefsKate Hemann, Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Attorney General's Office (Criminal Justice Division)Lindsey Wade
2018-06-0813 min