Washington Coalition for Police Accountability - WCPA

Massive rollback of the vehicular pursuits bill passed in 2021.

Requires sheriffs, police chiefs, marshals, reserve officers (uncertified officers), and volunteers to pass a background check as a condition of employment.

Statements made after a police officer intentionally engaged in deception would be presumed inadmissible unless the prosecution shows clear and convincing evidence that the statement was voluntary.

Create an office of an independent prosecutor within the state Attorney General's office to prosecute deadly police use of force.

Strengthening and clarifying the Washington Attorney General's authority to investigate patterns/practices of misconduct at the municipal/law enforcement agency level and institute civil actions.

Data collection on traffic stops (primarily re: race of driver); provide grant program for low-income drivers to assist with needed vehicle repairs; eliminate non-moving violations as a primary justification for a stop.

Law enforcement agency, or any employee of a state or local government or law enforcement agency is immune from civil damages arising from the
use of a canine to detect fentanyl.