Washington State Patrol graduated 62 new troopers from the 122nd Basic and 6th Lateral Training Classes on September 10, 2026. The 122nd Basic Training Class completed over 1,400 hours of training at the WSP Academy in Shelton, including classroom and practical exercises, followed by a two-month coaching trip where cadets worked the roads with field training officers.
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- ✓WSP Graduates 62 Troopers“WSP Graduates 61 Troopers from the 122nd Basic and 6th Lateral Training Classes — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:17:59 +0000 September 10, 2026 OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) added 62 newly commissioned troopers to its ranks today during the 122nd Trooper Basic Training (TBTC) and 6th Trooper Lateral Training Class (TLTC) graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda.”
- ✓State Patrol adds 62 new troopers after 1,400 hours of training, including 10,064 driver contacts and 561 impaired drivers removed.“The Washington State Patrol (WSP) added 62 newly commissioned troopers to its ranks today during the 122nd Trooper Basic Training (TBTC) and 6th Trooper Lateral Training Class (TLTC) graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda. For the 122nd TBTC, the graduation marks the completion of more than 1,400 hours of rigorous training, including classroom and practical exercises at the WSP Academy in Shelton. The training culminated with a coaching trip where the cadets worked the roads alongside field training officers. The combined efforts of the 122nd TBTC class resulted in 10,064 driver contacts, 3,367 calls for service, the removal of 561 impaired drivers from our roadways, and 924 collision investigations during their two-month long coaching trip.”
- ✓Washington State Patrol graduated 62 new troopers from the 122nd Basic and 6th Lateral Training Classes on September 10, 2026. The 122nd Basic Training Class completed over 1,400 hours of training at the WSP Academy in Shelton, including classroom and practical exercises, followed by a two-month coaching trip where cadets worked the roads with field training officers.“The Washington State Patrol (WSP) added 62 newly commissioned troopers to its ranks today during the 122nd Trooper Basic Training (TBTC) and 6th Trooper Lateral Training Class (TLTC) graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda. For the 122nd TBTC, the graduation marks the completion of more than 1,400 hours of rigorous training, including classroom and practical exercises at the WSP Academy in Shelton. The training culminated with a coaching trip where the cadets worked the roads alongside field training officers.”
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WSP Graduates 61 Troopers from the 122nd Basic and 6th Lateral Training Classes — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:17:59 +0000 September 10, 2026 OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) added 62 newly commissioned troopers to its ranks today during the 122nd Trooper Basic Training (TBTC) and 6th Trooper Lateral Training Class (TLTC) graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda. For the 122nd TBTC, the graduation marks the completion of more than 1,400 hours of rigorous training, including classroom and practical exercises at the WSP Academy in Shelton. The training culminated with a coaching trip where the cadets worked the roads alongside field training officers. The combined efforts of the 122nd TBTC class resulted in 10,064 driver contacts, 3,367 calls for service, the removal of 561 impaired drivers from our roadways, and 924 collision investigations during their two-month long coaching trip. Washington State Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis swore in the new troopers as the rotunda erupted with applause and cheers from family, friends, and colleagues. Chief John R. Batiste, a member of the 55th Trooper Basic Training Class, thanked the new troopers and their families for their dedication to being a part of the future of the agency. To the 122nd and the 6th – thank you! This is about thanking you and congratulating you,” Chief John R. Batiste said to the graduates during Thursday’s ceremony. “Today we honor your commitment to public service, your choice to help advance justice and equity, and the positive impact that you and your colleagues will have on others each an Source: https://wsp.wa.gov/wsp-graduates-62-troopers-from-the-122nd-basic-and-6th-lateral-training-classes/
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