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Welcome to Next Steps Washington!

Next Steps is a broad-based community group dedicated to following up on the implementation of Washington State Initiative 940:  the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act (LETCSA).  I-940 was passed by the voters of Washington State in November 2018.  

What does LETCSA require?

LETCSA established new requirements for: 

1. Training in de-escalation, mental health crisis management, and trauma first aid; and 
2. Independent Investigation of all fatal shootings by law enforcement officers in Washington State.

The implementation guidelines for LETCSA were established during the year following the passage of I-940 by the Washington State Criminal Justice and Training Commission (CJTC), in consultation with statutory stakeholders, and implemented through the Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Want to get involved?

There are many ways to join us in doing this work. 

• Weekly meetings:  We have weekly meetings on Thursday evenings, 7-9pm, in the South Seattle area.  You can attend the meetings in person, or join by Skype.  Check our blog for current info.
• Mailing list:  Send us a request to join our mailing list.
• Be a Community Representative:  Apply for community representative positions on the Independent Investigation Teams (IITs).  Check for openings HERE.