FAQ’s

Founded:

1968 (45 years of Serving Law Enforcement)

Focus:

• Professional Development
• Community Involvement
• Legislative Affairs

Status:

Non-Profit 501{c}4

Office:

Executive Office is Located in Olympia

Structure:

• Line Officers
• President
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Executive Board Members
• Several Working Committees

Meetings:

Board Meetings are scheduled quarterly. The annual convention consists of:

• Business Meeting
• Professional Development Course
• Spousal and Family Programs (optional)
• Golf Tournament
• Shoot Competition (optional)

In Association With:

• Washington State Reserve Law Enforcement Association (WSRLEA)
• Law Enforcement Memorial
• Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs
• Special Olympics
• Washington State Retired Deputy Sheriffs Police Officers Association (WSRDSPOA)
• LEOFF I Coalition
• Washington State Bar Association
• Criminal Justice Training Commission (Continuing Education)

Mission:

The Washington State Law Enforcement Association (WSLEA) is a professional association for law enforcement officers throughout the State of Washington. WSLEA is dedicated to helping law enforcement officers improve the quality of their chosen profession through information and education, collective action, advocacy and representation, research and development.