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 a Police Chief, Marshal, or Sheriff and require that they maintain CJTC certification for the duration of ...
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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 11:00 A.M. The new playground was constructed thanks to the partnership between the Mays Pond Playground Committee, comprised of Vanessa Miewald and Barb Sleeper, ...
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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 questions and input on the important issues that will affect our communities, our district, and our state. It is an honor ...
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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), would reduce the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit – when someone is automatically considered to be driving under the influence – ...
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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 eviction process, theft and vandalism of critical infrastructures, and standards for law enforcement personnel. The work session is open to the public. ...
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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 funded by the Washington State Legislature in 2023. The Southeast RTA in Pasco opened in May 2023 and has since graduated ...
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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 blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit — when someone is considered to be driving under the influence — from .08% to .05%.According ...
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 funding a Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) class. “This year is all about public safety and officer recruitment,” said Sen. John Lovick ...
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 40 hours per week to be considered a law enforcement officer. “Flexible work schedules are going to help our agencies recruit and ...
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 to apply for positions with sheriff’s offices, fire departments, police, and fish and wildlife officer positions. “This is a simple ...
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