ACO Academy
March 16th – 27th, 2026

Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center
19010 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98148
Classes are held Monday – Friday
0800 – 1700 hours with a few adjustments on certain days.

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) and Washington Animal Control Association (WACA) have partnered together to offer the Animal Control Officer Academy. This 80-hour intensive course is held at the WSCJTC center in Burien, Washington and is specifically designed for Animal Control Officers. Instructors consist of WACA personnel who will cover a variety of topics to satisfy Washington state’s Animal Control Officer requirements.

All students must be enrolled into Acadis prior to March 1st 2026, by their supervisor or training Sergeant:
https://wscjtc.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/60000718417-requesting-a-new-profile-webform-

Dress Code:

Your agency issued uniform or training BDU’s and a WACA provided T-shirt. For the 4 hour gym portion March 18th, you may wear appropriate gym clothing and tennis shoes. Graduation will be held Friday March 27th at 3pm. Please wear your class A’s or agency issued uniform.