WSP Graduates 62 Troopers in Olympic Peninsula Ceremony

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  The Washington State Patrol graduated 62 new troopers during a ceremony“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.”
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  The ceremony took place at the state Capitol Rotunda“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.”
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  The ceremony took place on September 10, 2026“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.”
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  The 122nd Trooper Basic Training Class completed over 1,400 hours of training“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.”
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  The 6th Trooper Lateral Training Class completed over 1,400 hours of trainingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The training included 10,064 driver contacts“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.”
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  The training included 561 impaired drivers removed from roadways“the removal of 561 impaired drivers from our roadways, and 924 collision investigations during their two-month long coaching trip.”
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  The training took place during their two-month coaching tripNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Chief John R. Batiste thanked the new troopers“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.”
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  Chief John R. Batiste thanked the new troopers' families“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.”
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  Chief John R. Batiste thanked the new troopers' families for their commitment to public service“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.”
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  The training included classroom instruction“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.”
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  The training included practical exercises at the WSP Academy in Shelton“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.”
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  The graduates were sworn in by Washington State Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis“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.”