Key Measurements and Statistics
Successes of 2020
CRD staff met with court, law enforcement, prosecutor, and jail personnel from 18 counties in the state to collaborate on improving methods of sharing criminal history record information. CRD provided 232 classes statewide to criminal justice personnel on topics such as proper fingerprinting techniques, how to read and interpret a…
The Criminal History Records Section Record Improvement Unit identifies training needs, develops and administers training programs throughout the State to Washington State Patrol (WSP) employees, Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC) attendees, local law enforcement and criminal justice agencies and other state agencies that require background checks and/or provide fingerprinting services.
Reference Documents
The following documents are…
Criminal History Records, or background checks, consist of fingerprint-based records and disposition information submitted by law enforcement agencies and courts throughout Washington.
Request a Criminal
History Report
Online You may run a background check and receive the results immediately by using WATCH (Washington Access to Criminal History)
By Mail You may make a request for conviction Criminal…
WSP has rolled out a new, modern criminal history and crime information system, known as W3. Thank you to all of our stakeholders and customers for helping to realize this important change. https://wsp.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/W2-Intro-AC-Huss.mp4 or an overview of the W2 Replacement Project, please view this recorded session. Criminal history training resources are available on the Criminal History Training Page. What systems are…
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Office of the Chief
Under the direction of Chief John R. Batiste, the Office of the Chief oversees the day-to-day operations of the agency. Budget & Fiscal Services The Budget and Fiscal Services Division is responsible for management of all agency financial activities. Government and Media Relations Government and Media Relations (GMR) serves two distinctive…
June 26, 2025 Spokane, Wash. – On June 15, 2025, Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers along with one Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputy were involved in a critical incident at the intersection of E. Trent Ave. and N. Pines Rd. in Spokane County. At the conclusion of this incident, investigators discovered that three WSP troopers…
November 17, 2023 BREMERTON, Wash. – Members of the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team were assisting allied law enforcement agencies with an incident in the 3400 block of Forester Drive in Bremerton on Friday morning. During the incident, WSP SWAT personnel became involved in an officer-involved shooting. Members of the Pierce County…
July 22, 2023 WAPATO, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) was involved in an officer-involved shooting after 1 a.m. Saturday near milepost 45 on Interstate 82 near Wapato. The Yakima Valley Special Investigation Team (YVSIU) is the independent investigation team (IIT) investigating the incident. All inquiries, as well as what lead up to the officer-involved shooting,…
May 21, 2023 KENNEWICK, Wash. – A Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper was engaged in an officer-involved shooting that occurred just after 6 a.m. today on Interstate 82 in Kennewick. No one was struck by gunfire during the incident. The incident began at 5:54 a.m. when the trooper contacted a disabled motorist stopped on the shoulder near…