Jail Resources

WASPC Resources

We encourage sheriffs, chiefs of police, jail executives and staff to utilize the resources found on our website, including the WASPC Member Forum.  On the Forum, we have a section devoted entirely to jails.  WASPC has employed the services of a strong jail practitioner in our Jail Services Liaison.  We also offer to our agencies with jails our Jail LEMAP and Accreditation programs.  Please explore the links provided to learn more about these resources.

• WA State PREA Jail Toolkit

• WASPC Jail Classification System
• Initial Classification Instrument
• Reclassification Instrument
• Inmate Needs Assessment
• Introductory Letter for WASPC Classification System
• Matrix
• Statewide Objective Jail Classification Procedure

Jail Healthcare for Executives Training Resources  

Providing Medication to Treat Opioid Use Disorder in Washington State Jails  

Suggested Resources for Use of Restraints on Pregnant Women or Youth in Custody - Informational Packet, RCW 70.48.500   

Non-WASPC Resources

The following link will take you to a number of non-WASPC resources. These resources include links to the following:

• Americans with Disabilities Act Technical Assistance
• National Sheriffs' Association, National Center for Jail Operations
• Discover Corrections
• 21st Century Jail Workforce
• Bureau of Justice Assistance
• Bureau of Justice Statistics
• National Institute of Corrections
• PREA Resource Center
• American Jail Association
• Stepping Up Initiative Toolkit
• National Commission on Correctional Healthcare

 For questions, please contact John McGrath, WASPC Jail Services Liaison, at [email protected] or by phone at 360-486-2401.