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Photo of Trooper at Mt. Rainier Where We've Been:
Take a look back in the State Patrol's history, beginning in 1921 when six troopers first kickstarted their Harleys, and read our stories of days gone by as told by retirees who lived them.

Learn about the Patrol's efforts to preserve its historical artifacts and memorabilia, as well as how to donate to the WSP Historical Artifacts Inventory Fund.

Watch our video -- The Team Behind the Badge -- which provides an overview of where we’ve been and our continuing efforts to enhance public safety for the citizens of Washington State.

To view The Team Behind the Badge, you need RealOne Media Player if you do not already have Real Media Player on your system. Please check your configuration to determine if downloading the program is necessary.

This video is best viewed by DSL/broadband subscribers; dial-up subscribers may experience slow download times and low quality. An Adobe PDF transcript is provided for those who experience difficulty viewing this video. Options for viewing this video with dial-up access are being researched, so please return to this site frequently.

If you would like to provide input on this video, please direct your comments to questions@wsp.wa.gov.

What We Do:

Today, commissioned and non-commissioned employees work in a variety of specialties and programs

The bureaus, listed below, combine to administer the activities of nearly 1,000 commissioned officers and more than 1,000 non-commissioned personnel. Select each one to learn more.

Field Operations | Fire Protection | Forensic Laboratory Services | Investigative Services | Management Services | Technical Services | Office of the Chief

 
How We Are Organized:

View the WSP organizational chart with clickable links to the various agency divisions and services.

Where We Are Going:

Link to C.A.L.E.A. - Law Enforcement Accreditation The Washington State Patrol is an accredited law enforcement agency. The Patrol received accreditation from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) and is internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) . The Patrol is committed to excellence in public safety, and being accredited is part of that commitment.

Mission Statement | Citizens Survey  

 

 
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