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.

Learn more about the Pro-Equity-Anti-Racism Plan

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 Seeking Information for Hit-and-Run Collision

March 2, 2026 Kennewick, WA- On Wednesday, February 25, 2025, at 10:38 a.m., the Washington State Patrol (WSP) received a report…

District 6 – 2025 Trooper of the Year: Thomas Megargle

March 2, 2026 Ellensburg - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is proud to announce the 2025 District 6 Trooper of the…

WSP Newsletter

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THIS WEEK: Statewide radio update brings SmartConnect LTE capabilities, and TraCS project rolled out to WSP and allied agencies.

Previous Editions

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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