King County Courthouse 516 Third Ave Room W-150 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 296-4155 TTY Relay: 7-1-1 sheriff@kingcounty.gov
Call (206) 296-3311 to report a neighborhood problem or a crime that is not an emergency.
Before you can become a police officer, you must complete 720 hours of basic law enforcement academy (BLEA) training within six months of hire to the law enforcement agency you are employing with. All academy recruits must be physically able to actively and fully participate in the defensive drills and other required physical activities in accordance with WAC 139-05-230.
The 720 hour Basic Academy curriculum is designed to provide recruit officers with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for safe, proper, and effective law enforcement service. Instructional blocks include: Criminal Law and Procedures; Traffic Enforcement; Cultural Awareness; Communication Skills; Emergency Vehicle Operations Course; Firearms; Crisis Intervention; Patrol Procedures; Criminal Investigation; and Defensive Tactics.
The Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy will not accept Jane Doe or John Doe applications. In order to be processed, all applications must be received from the sponsoring agency prior to the posted selection date.
