WCRP Education Center
Certified Public Official Training: WCRP is a sponsor of this program. Individual participants are responsible for their own registration fees. WCRP scholarship funds are not granted for this training. For more on CPO training opportunities, click here: www.countytraininginstitute.org
Upcoming WCRP Training:
Management & Supervisory 101
Management & Supervisory 201
Managing 365
Navigating the Performance Evaluation Process
Risky Trees
Understanding and Managing Trees to Mitigate Risk
Verbal S.W.A.T
Upcoming Partnered Training:
Best Practices for Risk Management Law Enforcement in the I-940 Era
Training sponsored by WCIA. No cost for WCRP members.
Critical Review of Crisis Contacts Use of Force Considerations and the Case Law Surrounding Crisis Incidents
Brought to you by WCRP & WCIA. No cost for WCRP members.
Please Note: Training opportunities listed here are provided for information only. Their inclusion does not imply that registration fees will automatically be paid by the Risk Pool for WCRP member counties to attend. Please check specific listings for details. Questions about listings? Please
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Webinars and Web-based Trainings
Webinars and web-based trainings are available under the Members Only "Education and Training" link. If you don't have access to the Members Only section, contact your County's Risk Manager.
Scholarship Program:
Although the WCRP (Pool) provides a number of training topics and opportunities to its members, it simply can't provide all the important, specialized and relevant training pertinent to risk management for our members. To make available access to quality training, the WCRP Board of Directors has authorized a SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Please click to review Scholarship Criteria. Scholarship funds are used to pay for training. Training might include class books, on-line training, registration for training classes, etc. Travel, meals and accommodations are generally the county's responsibility.
If you are interested in a training opportunity not currently being offered by the WCRP, please complete the WCRP Scholarship Application and send it into your county Risk Manager.
Scholarships Currently Available
Below is a list of educational opportunities available to our members. These opportunities will still need involvement from the designated county Risk Manager but does not require the completion of a Scholarship Application. If you are interested in receiving a scholarship for any events listed below, please reach out to your county Risk Manager.
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- WCIA Parks and Recreation Forum | July 17 & August 7, 2019
- P.A.T.C. PREA Investigator Training for Allegations of Inmate Sexual Abuse | October 7 – 8, 2019
The WCRP is offering 15 scholarships to attend the P.A.T.C. PREA Investigator Training for Allegations of Inmate Sexual Abuse training, brought to you by Yakima County Department of Corrections. This is a great class for Jail Administrators, Professional Standards & Internal Affairs Units, PREA Coordinators, Jail Supervisors, Correctional Medical Staff, Correctional Classification Staff, Police & Sheriff Investigators Tasked with Criminal Investigations of Correctional Facilities, and anyone that may be involved in inmate sexual abuse investigations. The two day training will be taking place October 7 - 8, 2019, at the Holiday Inn Yakima, Vinyard Room. Scholarships will be awarded on a first come first serve bases, and will cover the cost of registration. We ask that you contact the county risk manager to request a scholarship, who will then contact the WCRP for approval.
- P.A.T.C. Courtroom Security & Threat Assessment | October 9 – 10, 2019
The WCRP is offering 15 scholarships to the back P.A.T.C. Courtroom Security & Threat Assessment training, brought to you by Yakima County Department of Corrections. This two day training will be taking place October 9 - 10, 2019, at the Holiday Inn Yakima, Vinyard Room. Scholarships will be awarded on a first come first serve bases, and will cover the cost of registration. Scholarships will be awarded on a first come first serve bases, and will cover the cost of registration. We ask that you contact the county risk manager to request a scholarship, who will then contact the WCRP for approval.
- MRSC Training
The WCRP is partnering with MRSC to provide the WCRP membership with access to liability and risk management related trainings. We ask that you contact the county risk manager to request a scholarship, who will then submit the application to the WCRP for approval. The scholarship is intended to cover the cost of the registration fee for approved trainings within specific risk-related areas. For more information on upcoming trainings and to register, please visit MRSC's Website.
- Summit Law Group - Webinar Trainings
The WCRP is partnering with Summit Law Group to provide member counties with live webinar trainings on key employment topics such as:
- Preventing Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace
- The Supervisor’s Role in Minimizing Liability for Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
- The Attendance Maze: A Primer on Protected Leave
- Conducting Personnel Investigations
- Basics of Just Cause
- Basics of Bargaining
The WCRP is offering five scholarships per member county to cover five registration fees. Contact your county risk manager to obtain the WCRP scholarship discount code prior to registering. To view the full training calendar and for information on how to register for the webinars, please visit: Summit Law's Website.
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