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1999 ANNUAL REPORT
We, the Washington State Patrol, answer our citizens' call for public safety.
In 1999, the State Patrol continued to develop its new philosophy of Problem Oriented Public Safety (POPS) throughout the agency. The two main tenants of POPS are problem solving and partnerships. During the past year, the department focused on finding new ways to address old issues and to involve citizens in the processes.
On July 1, the Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau was formed in the
agency. The bureau administers the state's criminal and forensic laboratories
for all criminal justice agencies in the state as well as coordinating
breath testing and drug recognition programs. The department also expanded
the Statewide Incident Response Team (SIRT) to meet the increased number
of clandestine labs encountered by communities throughout the state.
This increase has exceeded 100 percent. SIRT members were also involved
in community outreach activities in an attempt to bring focus to this
growing problem. In 1999, they conducted 40 training sessions for 1,390
attendees.
The WSP also developed Citizen Problem Solving Academies and held them in various locations in the state. These academies facilitate the establishment of strategic alliances and provide training to educate the department's key partners, stakeholders, and customers statewide on the POPS philosophy and how cooperative problem solving will enhance future relationships.
The year 1999 marks the beginning of bringing WSP employees and citizens together to improve services and to solve public safety issues. Through dynamic partnerships, there can be a safer tomorrow.
Mission & Vision |
Top Ten Accomplishments |
Citizens Survey |
Past Reports
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WASHINGTON MOTORING ENVIRONMENT
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Motoring Environment |
1998 |
1999 |
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Motor Vehicles Licensed |
4,683,263 |
5,198,400 |
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Licensed Drivers |
4,156,768 |
4.2 million |
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Miles Traveled (in billions) |
51.926 |
52.712 |
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Statewide Population |
5,685,304 |
5,757,400 |
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Fatality Rate |
1.27 |
1.21 |
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| WSP MAJOR ARREST CATEGORIES
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Arrest Category |
1998 |
1999 |
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DUI |
15,063 |
14,720 |
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Vehicular Homicide |
44 |
49 |
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Hit-and-Run |
951 |
752 |
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Reckless Driving |
1,291 |
1,179 |
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Negligent Driving |
3,077 |
3,132 |
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Felony Eluding |
239 |
190 |
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Failure to Yield Right-of-Way |
3,259 |
2,652 |
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Child Restraint |
2,170 |
2,302 |
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Seat Belt Violations |
29,932 |
31,285 |
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Speed |
18,099 |
18,365 |
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Speed - Aircraft |
12,066 |
7,521 |
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Speed - Radar |
104,729 |
111,377 |
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Speed - Too Fast for Conditions |
7,571 |
7,680 |
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Hazardous Materials |
102 |
114 |
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Motor Vehicle Theft |
462 |
298 |
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Misdemeanor Warrants |
8,719 |
7,727 |
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Felony Warrants |
1,971 |
1,849 |
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Drugs |
3,659 |
4,893 |
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Uninsured Motorists |
24,921 |
27,860 |
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| WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
TRAFFIC ACTIVITY |
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Traffic Activity |
1998 |
1999 |
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Motorists Contacted - Traffic Violations |
840,913 |
813,350 |
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Total Citations Issued |
365,677 |
359,220 |
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Written Warnings Issued |
216,196 |
186,215 |
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Verbal Warnings Issued |
894,961 |
881,309 |
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Motorists Assisted |
428,946 |
438,155 |
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Collisions Investigated |
42,861 |
38,606 |
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DUI Drivers Removed |
15,089 |
14,720 |
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BREATH TESTS & DRUG EVALUATIONS (DEC)
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WSP Tests/Evaluations |
1998 |
1999 |
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Total Number of Breath Tests* |
15,044 |
14,362 |
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Average Breath Alcohol |
0.143 |
0.138 |
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Percentage of Collisions |
15% |
14% |
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Percentage of Refusals |
7% |
15% |
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Drug Evaluations Conducted on Drivers |
341 |
539 |
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Total Certified Drug Recognition Experts |
73 |
91 |
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*Statistics do not include cases where a serious
collision occurred,
the driver went to the hospital, and
blood was drawn (about 5% more).
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| WSP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
SERVICES |
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Service Statistics |
1998 |
1999 |
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Trucks Weighed |
2,284,508 |
2,046,813 |
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Permit Revenues (in dollars) |
1,265,720 |
1,179,031 |
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Permits Sold |
56,879 |
52,618 |
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School Bus Inspections |
10,424 |
10,600 |
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Private School Bus Inspections |
57 |
70 |
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Comm. Veh. Safety Alliance Inspections |
73,600 |
65,992 |
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Truck Inspections - vehicles out
of service |
12,541 |
10,652 |
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Truck Inspections - drivers out
of service |
6,174 |
4,573 |
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| CRIMINAL RECORDS
DIVISION |
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Criminal History Statistics |
1998 |
1999 |
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Public Inquiries |
86,313
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73,677 |
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Child/Vulnerable Adult Inquiries |
294,309
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105,282 |
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Fingerprint Cards Received |
309,956
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307,568 |
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Fingerprint Card Upgrades |
180,413
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141,102 |
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New Fingerprint Records Added |
50,070
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40,747 |
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Online Checks through WATCH |
170,000
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367,538 |
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Active Online Users of WATCH |
2,977
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5,043 |
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Processed Records Requests (in
dollars) |
3,577,323
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4,055,313 |
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OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
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Investigation |
1998 |
1999 |
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Complaints |
323 |
361 |
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Allegations |
790 1 |
768 1 |
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Pursuits |
322 2 |
256 2 |
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Use of Force |
180 3 |
143 3 |
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WSP Vehicle Collisions/Incidents |
299 4 |
310 4 |
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(1) 33% proven
(2) 1% unauthorized
(3) 0% unauthorized
(4) 30% chargeable
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