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Important Updates – August 2025

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What's Impacted

The following SECTOR system features will be impacted:

• Tickets
• Crash Reports
• Collision Diagramming
• DUI Arrest Packets
• Tow/Impound Forms
• Warnings/Correction Notices
• Marine Law Enforcement

Why?

SECTOR is a complex application built on old technology and architecture. WSP currently develops, maintains, and supports the SECTOR application software. Over the last few years, the WSP and the traffic records community have been studying how to modernize or replace SECTOR.

The traffic records community recommended the state adopt the National Model TraCS application. The National Model is a consortium of states that fund and support a common traffic records application (i.e., TraCS). The focus of the National Model is improving data collection for roadway incidents, leveraging proven technology for law enforcement, streamlining the communication of safety information to impacted parties.

FAQs

What SECTOR functionality is going to be replaced?

The scope of the project is limited to replacing the existing SECTOR functionality including:

Tickets
Police Traffic Collision Reports (PTCR) aka Crash Reports
Collision Diagramming
DUI Arrest Packets
Tow/Impound Forms
Warnings/Correction Notices
Marine Law Enforcement

Who is impacted by the replacement of SECTOR?

Anyone who uses SECTOR to perform their duties and organizations who rely on SECTOR data for their internal operations.

When will the new system go-live?

The system will go live in Summer 2025 and will be strategically rolled-out to law enforcement agencies across the state through June 2027.

Will SECTOR still be available after TraCS is live?

Yes, the SECTOR Client will be available through July 2027. The SECTOR Back Office will remain available through July 2037 for retention purposes.

How do you access the Back Office in TraCS?

Unlike SECTOR, TraCS does not have a “Back Office”; however, TraCS users with the appropriate permissions will be able to run analysis reports.

Will my organization’s RMS system work with TraCS?

Like SECTOR, TraCS will use JINDEX to exchange information. Neither the data nor method used to exchange the data is intended to change with this project.

Will our scanners work with TraCS?

If your scanner works with SECTOR today, it will work with TraCS. TraCS will work with any scanner that can read the PDF417 AAMVA DL/ID standard compliant barcodes that are on the Washington State Driver’s Licenses and those that can read the barcode on Washington Vehicle Registrations.

Will TraCS allow individual municipalities to update their municipal codes without going through the courts?

No, violation codes are not added directly to SECTOR; local municipal codes are entered into JIS by the local municipal court clerks and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) manages statewide codes. The process will be similar in TraCS.

Please let your local municipal court clerk know these need to be updated in JIS. SECTOR then receives weekly import files for law table updates.

Will LEOs need to work in two systems for a period of time?

Since no data will be moved from SECTOR into TraCS, there will be a period of time after you transition to TraCS that you will still need to access/update records in SECTOR.

How will training be conducted?

Training will be conducted via online videos and in-person training classes.

When will my IT department need to be looped into the project?

During your agency’s onboarding, your IT department will receive instructions for how to install TraCS in preparation of training. The onboarding schedule is still TBD.

Are we able to have RMS systems communicate directly with TraCS?

Not at this time. All information from TraCS will still be routed through JINDEX.

When reviewing PTCRs, are Sergeants allowed to make minor changes to the form before approving?

No, the Sergeant will need to reject the form to send it back to the officer for correction and resubmission.

How will District and Municipal Courts be impacted by TraCS?

Courts will be impacted in two ways.

Ticket number configuration is structured differently in TraCS. All ticket numbers generated in TraCS start with the letter “T”.
You may receive additional inquiries from officers for your court requesting your court appearance dates and times, as the officer will be manually entering the court dates and times.

What system specifications are required for TraCS installation?

The TraCS Application requires that workstations (desktops, laptops, tablets, etc) meet minimum specifications in order to function properly.

Device Type: Windows based PCs, Laptops and Tablets
Operating System: Windows 11
.NET Framework: 4.8.1
Processor: Quad Core or more
Memory: 8 GB RAM or more
Storage: 1 GB free or more
Monitor/Video: 1024 x 768 minimum supported resolution (touch screen supported but are optional)