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Problem
Oriented Public Safety
Learn about POPS, then locate a District POPS Coordinator or POPS Trooper in your area
who will work with you on local public safety issues. Or contact the agency POPS Coordinator, Lieutenant Mike Turcott, Field Operations Bureau, at (360) 753-0223, PO Box 42600, Olympia WA 98504-2600.
POPS Mission Statement
The Washington State Patrol, in partnership
with our communities, uses problem solving, education, enforcement,
and assistance activities to improve public safety.
What is Problem Oriented Public Safety (POPS)?
The Washington State Patrol has traditionally responded to public safety issues through random patrols and reactive responses to calls for service. The Patrol now combines this traditional concept with the philosophy of Problem Oriented Public Safety (POPS), which focuses on bringing the State Patrol, citizens, and other stakeholders together to work as partners to address public safety issues.
Many community and problem oriented policing (COPS/POPS) models have emerged in city, county, and state police agencies throughout the country. POPS is the Washington State Patrol's tailored approach to problem oriented policing. The two major tenets of problem oriented policing are:
- Problem Solving using a model called SARA (scanning, analysis, response, assessment); and
- Partnerships (engaging stakeholders and citizens in the problem-solving process).
What is a problem that falls within POPS area of concern?
A problem is a series of repeat incidents occurring in a community. The incidents have related characteristics (behavior, location, people, time) that concern the community and fall within the mission and jurisdiction of the Washington State Patrol.
How does SARA work?
Scanning:
This step includes problem identification and definition.
Analysis:
This step consists of collecting relevant data to establish a statistical baseline (how do
we know it’s a problem) and identifying stakeholders. A stakeholder can be anyone who is
either affected by, or can bring resources to bear on the problem.
Response:
This step begins by establishing a goal for reducing or eliminating the problem being addressed. Next, an action plan is developed that specifically describes the role of each stakeholder.
Assessment:
This step determines the effectiveness of the problem-solving efforts by collecting data and comparing to the baseline established during the analysis step.
How do I contact a POPS trooper?
The Washington State Patrol has deployed 18 specially selected and trained POPS troopers throughout the state to engage in problem-solving efforts. The troopers will concentrate on issues of community concern that are consistent with the Patrol's mission. To find the nearest trooper in your area, check our listings below.
POPS TROOPERS (by district and county)
District 1 - Pierce and Thurston Counties.
District 2 - Seattle freeways/King County: Duties and geographic areas vary for District 2 POPS troopers. Please call (425) 649-1540 for more information.
District 3 - Asotin, Benton,Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Walla Walla, and Yakima.
District 4 - Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman.
District 5 - Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Lewis,
and Skamania.
District 6 - Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, and Okanogan.
District 7 - Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish,
and Whatcom.
District 8 - Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson,
Kitsap, Mason, Pacific, and Wahkiakum.
Other State Patrol POPS Troopers:
| Aviation Section - Olympia |
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Trooper Jeff Hatteberg
7525 Old Hwy 99 SE - Olympia WA 98501
Phone: (360) 753-6173 - Fax: (360) 586-7300
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| Criminal Investigation Division |
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Coordinator - Captain Steve Davis
PO Box 42637 - Olympia WA 98004-237
Phone: (360) 704-2950 - FAX: (360) 704-2964 |
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Detective Russell McCleod
2803 156th Avenue SE - Bellevue WA 98007-6523
Phone: (425) 957-2331 - FAX: (425) 649-1532
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| Commercial Vehicle Division |
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Coordinator - Sergeant Robert Brazas
PO Box 42600 - Olympia WA 98504-2600
Phone: (360) 153-0289 - Fax: (360) 586-8233
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Troopers David Hodel
11018 NE 51st Circle - Vancouver WA 98682-6686
Phone: (360) 260-6333 - Fax: (360) 449-7995
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Trooper James Correll
2803 156th Avenue SE - Bellevue WA 98007
Phone: (425) 649-4370 - Fax: (425) 957-2364
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Trooper Ernest Rampley
108 Patrol Rd,. PO Box 486 - Okanogan WA 98840-0486
Phone: (509) 826 -7400 - Fax: (509) 826-7344
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| Executive Services Services/Capitol Campus - Olympia |
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Coordinator - Sergeant Larry Bradeen
PO Box 42600 - Olympia WA 98504-2600
Phone: (360) 753-2191 - Fax: (360) 753-4914
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| Impaired Driving Section |
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Coordinator - Lt. Rob Reichert
811 E Roanoke St - Seattle WA 98102
Phone: (206) 720-3018 - Fax: (206) 720-3023
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| Investigative Assistance Division |
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Lt. Marc Lamoreaux
PO Box 2347 - Olympia WA 98507-2347
Phone: (360) 753-0315 - Fax: (360) 586-8231
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| Vessel and Terminal Security |
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Coordinator - Lieutenant Steve McCulley
1519 Alaskan Way S, Building 7 - Seattle WA 98134
Phone: (206) 389-2728 - Fax: (206) 389-2730 |
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Trooper Jonathan Lever
9930 Evergreen Way, Suite X-110A - Everett, WA 98204
Phone: (206) 389-2728 - Fax: (206) 389-2730 |
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