Announcements

Records professionals constantly face challenges in keeping up with case law, trends, technology, etc.  We hope these resources will help you with some of the more recent changes, decisions, opinions, etc.  If you have suggestions for us to add please let us know!

WSP CONFIRMS NICS TRAINING WILL CONTINUE IN 2023

In 2023, the Washington State Patrol’s Firearms Background Division (FBD) will hire and train its employees as directed in Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2467 (E2SHB 2467) in preparation for a “soft launch” of its Secure Automated Firearms E-check (SAFE) system. While Washington State will soon be considered a centralized, single-point of contact for firearm sales, local law enforcement agencies will continue to conduct the background checks for Concealed Pistol Licenses (CPLs) and the Disposition of Firearms (DOF), or release of firearms from evidence.

The FBD realizes the importance of running a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) background check for firearms as well as CPLs and DOF.  We are happy to continue to offer online NICS training for law enforcement agencies in 2023. The FBD will offer these classes quarterly and will have no size limit.  Dates and times for these trainings will be announced in December.

 CHRIS LEYDA HONORED WITH JUDY DE MELLO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Chris Leyda of Snohomish County Sheriff's Office was honored at the 2021 General Business Meeting with the Lifetime Achievement Award.  Chris has served in several executive board positions and as the training chair.  She has been instrumental in establishing many of our professional partnerships and helping LEIRA to survive some dark times.  Congratulations Chris!

NEW SOS ADVICE SHEET ON MANAGING SEX OFFENDER CASE RECORDS

We are happy to announce that after extensive collaboration between LEIRA, WASPC, the Attorney General's Office, and the Secretary of State a new advice sheet has been issued with regard to Sex Offender Case Records.  This is designed to help agencies manage situations where evidence must be retained but the report needs to be transferred to WASPC.  You can find this advice on the SOS website or download it here!