Olympia – Legislation to strengthen eligibility requirements and professional conduct standards for Police Chiefs, Marshals, and Sheriffs was signed by Governor Ferguson today. Senate Bill 5974, introduced by Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), will establish standardized eligibility requirements to serve as ...
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Bothell – The Mays Pond Playground in Bothell, Snohomish County has announced the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Saturday, March 14 WHAT: Mays Pond Playground Ribbon Cutting WHERE: 17730 Brook Boulevard, Bothell, WA 98012 WHEN: March 14, 2026 at ...
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OLYMPIA – Sen. Lovick (D-Mill Creek) will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday, Feb 25 at 6 p.m. He will offer a session update, host a Q&A, and discuss the important work still ahead. “I look forward to hearing your ...
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Lovick Bill to Reduce Legal Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit for Drivers to .05 Passes Senate OLYMPIA – Legislation to prevent drunk driving and drunk driving fatalities passed the Senate today. Senate Bill 5067, introduced by Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), ...
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Mill Creek – The Senate Law and Justice Committee will be holding an in-district work session Thursday from 10:00am to 12:30pm at Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main Street, Mill Creek. Items on the agenda include an update on the ...
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ARLINGTON – The Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) celebrated the opening of its Northwest Regional Training Academy (RTA) in Arlington Thursday and will begin training its first class of peace officers Monday. Arlington is the final of three regional academies ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jan. 14, 2024 OLYMPIA – Legislation to prevent drunken driving and reduce fatalities was heard in the Senate Law & Justice Committee Tuesday. Senate Bill 5067, sponsored by Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), would reduce the ...
Read MoreLovick bill to allow private donations to help fund law enforcement training signed into law OLYMPIA – Legislation passed in the House today would allow the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to accept donated money or property to go towards ...
Read MoreInslee signs Lovick bill to increase safety and diversity of Washington State Police OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill today authorizing Washington law enforcement agencies to adopt flexible work policies that do not require an officer to work ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – Legislation passed in the House yesterday would enable Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients to serve in Washington’s civil services and law enforcement agencies. SB 6157 would permit the nearly 15,000 eligible DACA recipients in Washington state ...
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