Inside BLEA Class 929: Two Recruits Reflect on Graduation Day | WSCJTC

What does it take to graduate from Washington’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy? In this episode, we sit down with the president and vice president of BLEA Class 929 following their graduation from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) on Feb. 25, 2026. They share what academy training was really like, how instructors pushed them beyond their comfort zones, and what makes their class of 28 recruits unique. From scenario-based training and defensive tactics to leadership, teamwork and professionalism, this conversation offers an inside look at how Washington prepares new law enforcement officers to serve their communities with integrity and accountability. BLEA is Washington’s foundational academy for new law enforcement officers. Recruits complete months of intensive, legally sound, community-centered training designed to build critical thinking, communication skills and sound decision-making under pressure. 🎓 Read the full graduation blog here: https://bit.ly/4skrhh4 Learn more about WSCJTC and our training programs at www.cjtc.wa.gov. #WSCJTC #LawEnforcementTraining #PublicSafetyWA #CommunityPolicing