BURIEN — The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) has earned National Certification Program (NCP) recognition from the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) for its Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) curriculum.
This distinction affirms that WSCJTC’s BLEA curriculum meets national standards for instructional quality, design, and delivery, validating what is taught to recruits across Washington state.
“This recognition reflects the strength of our curriculum and the people behind it,” said WSCJTC Executive Director Monica Alexander. “It confirms that our training is grounded in research, aligned with best practices, and built to prepare officers for the realities of modern policing.”
WSCJTC is among the first academies in the nation to receive national certification for an entire basic academy curriculum. The certification builds on the agency’s IADLEST accreditation, which recognized WSCJTC’s operations with top national scores at both its Burien headquarters and Southwest Regional Campus.
Together, accreditation and curriculum certification demonstrate that WSCJTC has validated both its operations and its curriculum, creating a comprehensive framework for high-quality, accountable training.
The BLEA curriculum includes scenario-based instruction, People First principles, and training grounded in adult learning and research-based methodologies. National certification reinforces that recruits receive training that is measurable, consistent, and aligned with professional standards.
“This milestone represents years of work by our instructors and staff,” said Alexander. “It reflects a shared commitment to delivering training that supports officers, agencies, and the communities they serve.”
National Curriculum Certification strengthens the legal defensibility of training, supports public confidence, and positions Washington as a leader in modern law enforcement training.
Source: WSCJTC
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
