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Learn about POPS, then locate a POPS Coordinator in your area who will work with you on local public safety issues. Or contact the agency POPS Coordinator, Lieutenant Mike Turcott, Field Operations Bureau, at (360) 596-4124, PO Box 42600, Olympia WA 98504-2600. What is Problem Oriented Public Safety (POPS)? The Washington State Patrol has traditionally responded to public safety issues through random patrols and reactive responses to calls for service. However, in the 1990's the Patrol began combining the traditional concept of law enforcement with the philosophy of Problem Oriented Public Safety (POPS), which focuses on bringing the State Patrol, citizens, and other stakeholders together to work as partners to address public safety issues. Many community and problem oriented policing (COPS/POPS) models have emerged in city, county, and state police agencies throughout the country. POPS is the Washington State Patrol's tailored approach to problem oriented policing. The two major tenets of problem oriented policing are: Problem Solving using a model called SARA (scanning, analysis, response, assessment); and Partnerships (engaging stakeholders and citizens in the problem-solving process). What is a problem that falls within POPS area of concern? A problem is a series of repeat incidents occurring in a community. The incidents have related characteristics (behavior, location, people, time) that concern the community and fall within the mission and jurisdiction of the Washington State Patrol. POPS Coordinator Directory Agency POPS Coordinator: Lieutenant Mike Turcott PO Box 42600 - Olympia WA 98504-2600 Phone: (360) 596-4124 - Fax: (360) 596-4129 Field Operations Bureau District 1 - Pierce and Thurston Counties. District 2 - Seattle/King County: Information call (425) 649-1540. District 3 - Asotin, Benton,Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Walla Walla, and Yakima. District 4 - Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman. District 5 - Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Lewis, and Skamania. District 6 - Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, and Okanogan. District 7 - Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom. District 8 - Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, Pacific, and Wahkiakum. Commercial Vehicle Enforcement: Lieutenant Steve Jonson PO Box 42614 - Olympia WA 98504-2614 Phone: (360) 596-3803 - Fax: (360) 596-3829 Fire Protection Bureau CDSFM Chuck Duffy PO Box 42600 - Olympia WA 98504-2600 Phone: (360) 596-3913 - Fax: (360) 596-3934 Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau: Lieutenant Rob Reichert 811 E Roanoke St - Seattle WA 98102 Phone: (206) 720-3018 - Fax: (206) 720-3023 Investigative Services Bureau Assistant Chief Brian Ursino PO Box 42637 - Olympia WA 98504-2637 Phone: (360) 704-2979 - Fax: (360) 586-1628 Criminal Investigation Division Lieutenant Travis Matheson PO Box 42637 - Olympia WA 98504-2637 Phone: (360) 704-2954 - Fax: (360) 704-2964 Homeland Security Division Lieutenant Steve McCulley 1519 Alaskan Way S, Building 4 - Seattle WA 98134 Phone: (206) 389-2728 - Fax: (206) 389-2730 Investigative Assistance Division: Lieutenant Randy Drake PO Box 42347 - Olympia WA 98504-2347 Phone: (202) 262-2418 - Fax: (360) 704-2973 Office of Professional Standards Captain Curt Hattell PO Box 42637 - Olympia WA 98504-2637 Phone: (360) 704-2333 - Fax: (360) 704-2299 Special Operations Division / Aviation Sergeant Jim Nobach 7525A Old Hwy 99 SE - Olympia WA 98504-2615 Phone: (360) 753-6173 - Fax: (360) 586-7300 Special Operations Division / Executive Services Section Sergeant Mark Arras PO Box 42600 - Olympia WA 98504-2600 Phone: (360) 596-3992 Fax: (360) 596-3997 Risk Management / Strategic Planning & Performance Sergeant Patti Lankford PO Box 42600 - Olympia WA 98504-2600 Phone: (360) 596-4135 - Fax: (360) 596-4153 Technical Services Bureau Ms. Susan Aschenbrenner PO Box 42600 - Olympia WA 98504-2619 Phone: (360) 596-4118 - Fax: (360) 596-4129 Communications Division Mr. Mark Wilton PO Box 42621 - Olympia WA 98504-2621 Phone: (360) 704-2283 - Fax: (360) 704-2287 Human Resource Division Sergeant Johnny Alexander PO Box 42620 - Olympia WA 98504-2620 Phone: (360) 704-2301 - Fax: (360) 704-2297 Please note that some of the documents provided on this page are available in Adobe® PDF format only and will require the Adobe® Reader in order to view or print them from your Web browser. 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