Commission discusses entry-level officer test, will explore state testing with CJTC

Jan 6, 2026

Commissioner Cindy Wilmoth presented an expanded draft of an entry-level written test; Commissioner Jim Earle recommended some questions be interview-based and proposed contacting the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission for testing options. The commission tabled further development to the next meeting.

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Commissioner Cindy Wilmoth presented an expanded draft of an entry-level written test for police officer candidates. Commissioner Jim Earle said that, based on his experience, many of the draft questions would be more suitable for an oral interview and that scenario-based questions are not commonly part of written tests. He discussed the commission's role in establishing a list of candidates qualified for further interviews.

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