Washington State
Criminal Justice Training Commission

FY 2018 BLEA Cost-Share

The Legislature mandated a 25% (plus ammunition) cost-share for all each recruit. The sponsoring agency will be billed after the first day of class and payment is expected prior to graduation. Non-mandated agencies are responsible for the full-cost, to include lodging and meals. Please see the following description:

Mandated Agencies: City, County, State Universities, Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, Railroad 

Non-Mandated Agencies: Tribal Police, Gambling Commission, Liquor & Cannabis Board, WA State Parks & Recreation, Arson Investigators, DNR and Reserves. Please contact the BLEA Registrar for any questions regarding session costs.

Lodging Eligibility: Academy recruits whose "home agency" exceeds forty (40) miles, from the Criminal Justice Training Center are considered non-commuting attendees. These students are therefore eligible to receive lodging and meal services provided by the WSCJTC, as outlined in RCW 43.101.200 (2). Recruits who do not meet eligibility requirements for lodging may request to be placed on "non-mandated" status at the time of application. Meal cards can be purchases separately and will be direct-billed to the sponsoring agency.

BLEA PAT Guidelines (PDF)

Fitness Attire: Navy blue shorts (no more than 3" above knee) and/or sweatpants, white crew neck t-shirt, white socks and cross-training/running shoes. Please review updated uniform standard below; 

White crew neck t-shirt: Apply 2” BLACK block letters with the student’s last name across the front chest and between the back shoulder blades.

Navy blue sweatshirt (OPTIONAL): Apply 2” WHITE block letters with the student’s last name across the front chest and between the back shoulder blades.

Per Commission standards, participants in other attire will not be allowed to participate unless pre-approval has been granted by Basic Training Division Commander or designee.

PAT FAILURE INSTRUCTIONS

Agencies will be notified via email of PAT failures within two (2) business days. Agency representatives must contact the Registrar if they wish to re-enroll the recruit for the next available session. If the recruit has not retested within 30 days, a new application packet (including Form CJ-1251) will be required.

The following forms ARE NOT part of the BLEA registration packet and must be submitted via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it