Washington State Patrol

Careers with WSP

If you are looking for work that provides meaning, purpose, satisfaction, and flexibility with an organization whose cause is to provide public safety for the entire state of Washington, then the Washington State Patrol has a career for you.

Be a Trooper

There is a story behind every badge and a person behind every story. There are as many reasons and motivations for joining the Washington State Patrol as there are troopers themselves. Find out how these troopers are making a difference in their own lives, and the lives of others every day.

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WSP’s PEAR Plan

Pro-Equity-Anti-Racism – The Washington State Patrol is committed to the core values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in all operations. Pursuant to Executive Order 22-04, the agency has worked with community stakeholders to develop detailed planning and direction so those core values are understood and honored in all we say and do.

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Lateral Hires

For the first time in our history, we are accepting lateral hires from other law enforcement agencies from both in and out-of-state. Bring your experience to the Washington State Patrol and help us in our mission of creating safe roadways

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LATEST NEWS

WSP is seeking witnesses to identify a Hit and Run vehicle and its occupant(s)

February 12, 2026 Yakima, WA- On Sunday, October 12th, 2025 Washington State Patrol received a report of a deceased body that…

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

February 9, 2026 Olympia– Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones, laptops, e-scooters, bikes, cigarettes, smoke…

WSP Newsletter

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THIS WEEK: WSP Supports the Seahawks Parade, Senate Resolution 8672 honors Trooper Guting, and congrats to the new promotees.

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Data as of 02/17/2026

DUI ARRESTS

Impaired drivers taken off the road in 2026

FATALITY COLLISIONS

Fatality collisions the WSP have responded to in 2026

TOTAL COLLISIONS

Collision scenes troopers responded to in 2026

DISTRACTED DRIVING

Number of distracted drivers contacted in 2026

2025 Data

DUI Arrests

12,366

Fatality Collisions

260

Total Collisions

35,203

Distracted Driving

40,459

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The Washington State Patrol makes a difference every day, enhancing the safety and security of all people and communities by providing the best in public safety services.