For years, Washington police officers looking for in-service training relied on one consistent source: the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) calendar. Whether it was defensive tactics, de-escalation, or leadership development, it all lived in one place.
But after CJTC removed third-party vendor listings from their calendar in late 2024, agencies and officers were left asking:
Where do we go now?
The good news is: high-quality training hasn’t disappeared—it’s just found a new home.
What In-Service Training Looks Like in 2025
Officers across Washington are still expected to meet annual training mandates. Many departments are prioritizing:
- Leadership and supervision courses
- Defensive tactics and subject control
- De-escalation and communication skills
- Officer wellness and resiliency
- Crisis response and mental health training
- Instructor development and specialty certifications
With CJTC focusing solely on its own courses, the rest of this training is being delivered by trusted instructors, vendors, and subject-matter experts across the state.
The challenge? Finding them.
How Officers Are Finding Training Now
Since CJTC’s calendar is no longer an option for third-party courses, here’s how Washington officers are locating their in-service training in 2025:
- Direct emails from known vendors
- Agency bulletin boards
- Social media (primarily Facebook groups and LinkedIn)
- Word of mouth
- Police Training Directory
Among these, Police Training Directory has quickly become the most organized, searchable, and reliable replacement.
What Makes Police Training Directory Different?
Police Training Directory was created by a veteran officer in response to the CJTC decision. It’s designed to be the go-to place for officers and departments to:
- Search upcoming courses by topic, date, location, or audience
- Register directly through the site (when offered)
- Discover new instructors and training opportunities
- Subscribe to email updates for training near them
- View featured or high-demand courses in their region
Whether you’re an officer looking to satisfy in-service requirements or a department trying to plan the year ahead, it’s now one of the most comprehensive tools available.
Training Coordinators: Simplify Your Planning
Many departments have already bookmarked the directory for internal planning. Here’s how training coordinators are using it:
- Search by training type or audience (e.g., new sergeants, FTOs, dispatchers)
- Build quarterly calendars by viewing all listings in one place
- Recommend or assign external training to officers based on specific needs
- Reach out to instructors directly to request local delivery or private events
If you used the CJTC calendar to coordinate your department’s training plan in the past, this is your replacement.
About Police Training Directory
Police Training Directory is Washington’s new home for law enforcement training opportunities. After CJTC removed its public calendar for vendor training, we stepped in to provide a centralized, searchable solution for officers, agencies, and instructors.
Our mission is simple: connect quality instructors with the professionals who need them most.
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