Committees

The Association is made up of several committees that help forward the advocacy and best practices for managing law enforcement records and property and evidence. These committees bring subject-matter expertise, share recommendations, and focus on specific areas that support the Association’s mission. Committees meet as needed, as determined by the President, the Committee Chairperson, or a majority of committee members. Committee Chairpersons attend Executive Board meetings in an advisory role and do not vote on Association business.

Legislative Committee:  This committee shall work with the Liaison Officer (Ex-Officio) in making recommendations to and receiving input from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) on information and records systems related to legislation; receive proposed legislation that is pertinent to the Association; provide a source of information to the Association members on matters of legislation; and to coordinate the efforts of the Association with the Legislative Liaison Committee of WASPC in its attempts to influence the course of legislation pertaining to criminal justice information and records management. Proposals to amend pending or existing statues, or for new legislation, will be presented to the WASPC Legislative Liaison Committee for their concurrence and for presentation to the Legislature.

Conference Committee: This committee supports the planning and execution of the Association’s conferences. The committee assists in securing future conference and training sites, advises on the development and establishment of conference curriculum, and arranges for qualified trainers and presenters. In addition, the committee prepares for conferences by coordinating planning efforts to ensure successful and well-organized events.