We are living in an unprecedented time, a time of uncertainty and stress for all people, but especially for our law enforcement officers. Acknowledging this reality, it is incredible news for Behind the Badge Foundation to announce the passage of two pieces of legislation specific to officer wellness which were enacted into law today by Governor Inslee today. This collaborative work accomplished in the 2020 Legislative Session is vitally important to law enforcement officers across the state of Washington. SB 6570 and HB 2926 will provide for the further development of programming directly supporting law enforcement officer mental health and wellness, as well as critical incident stress management.
This important work could not have been accomplished with the support and partnership of the following people and organizations. Please help us in thanking the following:
The Honorable Jay Inslee, Governor
SB 6570 – Sponsors
Concerning law enforcement officer mental health and wellness.
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Curtis King
Sen. Rebecca Saldaña
Sen. Keith Wagoner
Sen. Liz Lovelett
Sen. Claire Wilson
HB 2926 – Sponsors
Expanding access to critical incident stress management programs.
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber
Rep. Brian Blake
Rep. Joel Kretz
Rep. Drew MacEwen
Rep. Luanne Van Werven
Rep. Gina Mosbrucker
Rep. Jenny Graham
Rep. Larry Hoff
Rep. Dan Griffey
Rep. Drew Stokesbary
Rep. Kelly Chambers
Rep. Alex Ybarra
Rep. Tom Dent
Rep. Andrew Barkis
Rep. Keith Goehner
Rep. Bruce Chandler
Rep. Joel Kraft
Rep. Roger Goodman
Rep. John Lovick
Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self
Rep. Tana Senn
Rep. Chris Gildon
Rep. Mike Sells
Rep. Matt Boehnke
Rep. Lauren Davis
Rep. Norma Smith
Rep. Mary Dye
Rep. Tina Orwall
Rep. Carolyn Eslick
Rep. Sharon Shewmake
Rep. Gerry Pollet
Rep. Marcus Riccelli
Rep. Paul Harris
Jennifer Ziegler
Washington Council of Police & Sheriffs (WACOPS): Teresa Taylor and Jeff DeVere
Council of Metropolitan Police & Sheriffs (COMPAS) : Renee Maher
Pat Dunn
Susan Dunn
Washington State Patrol Troopers Association (WSPTA)
Washington State Patrol Captains and Lieutenants Association (WSPLCA)