Washington State Patrol

  Average Annual FTEs Near General Fund State Other Funds Total Funds
  (Dollars in Thousands)
Current Budget 2,499.7 133,169 657,392 790,561
2023-25 Maintenance Level 2,561.0 143,713 700,099 843,812
Difference from 2023-25 Original 61.3 10,544 42,707 53,251
% Change from 2023-25 Original 2.5% 7.9% 6.5% 6.7%

2023 Policy Other Changes

M365 from Central Service Model 0.0 482 0 482
LMR System Upgrade Agreement 0.0 (107) 6,575 6,468
Firearm Background Checks 0.0 8,050 0 8,050
Custodial Interrogation Funding 4.0 128 1,308 1,436
Adjust Budget Driven Revenue 0.0 0 (321) (321)
Trooper Technology Upgrades 9.0 1,350 15,100 16,450
Fire Protection Feasibility Study 0.0 204 204 408
Bomb Squad 0.0 2,904 153 3,057
Firearms and Tool Mark Equipment 0.0 1,205 0 1,205
Zero Emission Staffing 0.0 0 684 684
VIN Program Sustainability 8.0 0 2,035 2,035
UAV Replacement 0.0 161 462 623
Fusion Center Sustainment 0.0 1,238 0 1,238
Criminal Investigation Funding 2.0 724 1,957 2,681
Cannabis Enforcement Team 11.0 4,846 0 4,846
Data Privacy & Info Governance 7.0 630 2,122 2,752
M365 from Central Service Model 0.0 0 1,302 1,302
Enterprise Project Management 4.0 208 706 914
E911 System Upgrade 0.0 38 1,074 1,112
DEI Program 4.0 380 1,345 1,725
Community Engagement Unit 3.3 120 474 594
Replace SECTOR Application 0.0 1,007 798 1,805
Emergency Repairs 0.0 0 500 500
Roof Replacements 0.0 0 2,360 2,360
Fuel Tank Decommissioning 0.0 0 350 350
Generator & Electrical Replacement 0.0 0 503 503
Exterior Improvements 0.0 0 704 704
Energy Efficiency Projects 0.0 0 2,189 2,189
Pavement Surface Improvements 0.0 0 1,157 1,157
Fire Alarm Panel Replacement 0.0 0 300 300
Olympia Building Predesign 0.0 0 75 75
Training Academy Expansion 0.0 0 200 200
2023 Policy Other Changes Total 52.3 23,568 44,316 67,884

2023 Policy Comp Changes

State Employee Benefits 0.0 17 68 85
WSP Troopers 0.0 1,444 27,329 28,773
WSP Lieutenants/Captains 0.0 579 1,484 2,063
WFSE General Government 0.0 3,268 4,383 7,651
Rep Employee Health Benefits 0.0 144 787 931
WPEA General Government 0.0 630 2,842 3,472
PTE Local 17 General Government 0.0 30 13,972 14,002
Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention 0.0 40 136 176
Coalition of Unions 0.0 162 686 848
Non-Rep General Wage Increase 0.0 573 1,715 2,288
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase 0.0 61 137 198
Vaccine Booster Incentive 0.0 34 145 179
2023 Policy Comp Changes Total 0.0 6,982 53,684 60,666

2023 Policy Central Services Changes

Shared Tenant M365 to CSM 0.0 0 (361) (361)
State Data Center 0.0 (76) (205) (281)
Archives/Records Management 0.0 8 22 30
Audit Services 0.0 2 5 7
Legal Services 0.0 84 227 311
Administrative Hearings 0.0 2 4 6
CTS Central Services 0.0 (447) (1,207) (1,654)
DES Central Services 0.0 313 854 1,167
OFM Central Services 0.0 967 2,615 3,582
GOV Central Services 0.0 223 600 823
2023 Policy Central Services Changes Total 0.0 1,076 2,554 3,630
Total Policy Changes 52.3 31,626 100,554 132,180
2023-25 Policy Level 2,613.3 175,339 800,653 975,992
Difference from 2021-23 113.6 42,170 143,261 185,431
% Change from 2023-25 Original 4.5% 31.7% 21.8% 23.5%

Policy Changes

M365 from Central Service Model

LMR System Upgrade Agreement

This item will fund the system maintenance and upgrade agreement for the land mobile radio (LMR) system. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Firearm Background Checks

Funding is provided for additional resources in the Permit Support Unit to implement proposed legislation. The bill would require individuals purchasing a firearm to pass a thorough background check similar to the existing concealed pistol license process, including an in-person application and identity verification. (General Fund - State)

Custodial Interrogation Funding

The department will use this funding to implement the Uniform Electronic Recordation of Custodial Interrogations Act. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Adjust Budget Driven Revenue

This technical adjustment in budget driven revenue is due to the enactment of E2SSB 5796 (cannabis revenue appropriations) in 2022. (Dedicated Cannabis Account - State)

Trooper Technology Upgrades

The department will use this funding to purchase body cameras and tasers and to upgrade car camera systems. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Fire Protection Feasibility Study

Funding is provided for a feasibility study of technology needs in the Fire Protection Bureau. (Fire Service Training Account - State, General Fund - State)

Bomb Squad

This item will replace safety response equipment, provide technician training, and cover increased operational costs to support bomb squad responses across the state. (State Patrol Highway Account - State, General Fund - State)

Firearms and Tool Mark Equipment

These funds will be used to purchase equipment to support firearm-related casework at the crime labs. (General Fund - State)

Zero Emission Staffing

This item funds staff to implement Executive Order 21-04, related to zero emission vehicles. (Carbon Emissions Reduction Account - State)

VIN Program Sustainability

This item funds eight Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Program staff to perform VIN inspections of vehicles. (State Patrol Highway Account - State)

UAV Replacement

These funds are provided to replace the current fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) compliant UAVs. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Fusion Center Sustainment

Funding is provided for the Washington State Fusion Center. (General Fund - State)

Criminal Investigation Funding

This item will fund detective training and certification, technology, and equipment to meet the increased investigative demands in the Criminal Investigations Division. (State Patrol Highway Account - State, General Fund - State)

Cannabis Enforcement Team

Funds are provided for the Cannabis Enforcement Team. (General Fund - State)

Data Privacy & Info Governance

These funds will establish a data privacy and governance program. (State Patrol Highway Account - State, General Fund - State)

Enterprise Project Management

This funding will establish a project and change management office. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State)

E911 System Upgrade

This item will fund hardware and software upgrades for the 911 system. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State)

DEI Program

This funding will enhance the agency's diversity, equity and inclusion program. (State Patrol Highway Account - State, General Fund - State)

Community Engagement Unit

This item will expand the agency's community engagement program. (State Patrol Highway Account - State, General Fund - State)

Replace SECTOR Application

The department will use this funding to purchase new software for the Statewide Electronic Collision and Ticket Online Records (SECTOR) application. (State Patrol Highway Account - State, General Fund - State)

Emergency Repairs

This item funds emergency repairs to maintain aging WSP facilities. (State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Roof Replacements

Funding is provided for roof replacements at district offices and communications and weigh station sites. (State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Fuel Tank Decommissioning

The agency will use this funding to decommission a fuel tank at the Yakima district office. (State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Generator & Electrical Replacement

The WSP will replace or upgrade emergency power installations throughout the state, including the Shelton Training Academy and Kalama and Beezley Hill facilities. It also will support 24/7 facility operations. (State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Exterior Improvements

This item funds exterior improvements at the Marysville district office and VIN buildings and the Steptoe Butte communications site. (State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Energy Efficiency Projects

This item will make improvements to reduce the energy consumption at WSP facilities to achieve the net zero goal of reliance on carbon-based energy sources. (State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Pavement Surface Improvements

This item funds pavement surface improvements in WSP district and detachment offices. (State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Fire Alarm Panel Replacement

This funding will enable the WSP to upgrade the fire alarm panels at the Wenatchee and Spokane district offices. (State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Olympia Building Predesign

Funding is provided for a predesign study and development of construction documents to consolidate into a single facility on property owned by the state. (State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Training Academy Expansion

This funding will enable the WSP to develop a master plan for expanding the Shelton academy. (State Patrol Highway Account - State)

State Employee Benefits

Health insurance funding is provided for state employees who are not represented by a union, who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination, or who are not part of the coalition of unions for health benefits. The insurance funding rate is $1,160 per employee per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,233 per employee per month for fiscal year 2025. (State Patrol Highway Account - State, General Fund - State, Fire Service Training Account - State, other funds)

WSP Troopers

Funding is included for a general wage increase of 4%, effective July 1, 2023, a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2024, and lump sum payments for longevity premiums. The agreement also includes an increase to 10% for premium pay for field training sergeant, 5% premium pay for Rapid Deployment Force while deployed, $3,500 lump sum for recruitment and retention that is payable in July 2023 and July 2024, $1,000 lump sum payment for the COVID-19 booster incentive, and an increase to the annual clothing allowance for certain employees. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State, Ignition Interlock Device Revolving - State, other funds)

WSP Lieutenants/Captains

Funding is provided for the agreement, including a general wage increase of 4%, effective July 1, 2023, a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2024, and lump sum payments for longevity premiums. The agreement also includes 5% premium pay for Rapid Deployment Force while deployed, $3,500 lump sum for recruitment and retention that is payable in July 2023 and July 2024, $1,000 lump sum payment for the COVID-19 booster incentive, and an increase to the annual clothing allowance for certain employees. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State, State Patrol Highway Account - Federal)

WFSE General Government

Funding is provided for a general wage increase of 4%, effective July 1, 2023; a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2024; targeted job classification base range increases; recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023; shift premium increase for eligible shifts from $1 to $2.50 per eligible hour; a COVID-19 booster incentive of $1,000; supplemental shift premium increases for nurse classifications; 5% premium pay for employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location; and an increase of $250 to the annual lump sum payment for Labor and Industries risk classes 7200/7201. (State Patrol Highway Account - State, General Fund - State, Fingerprint Identification Account - State, other funds)

Rep Employee Health Benefits

This provides health insurance funding as part of the master agreements for employees who bargain for health benefits as part of a coalition of unions. The insurance funding rate is $1,160 per employee per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,233 per employee per month for fiscal year 2025. (General Fund - State, Fingerprint Identification Account - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State, other funds)

WPEA General Government

Funding is provided for a general wage increase of 4%, effective July 1, 2023; a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2024; targeted job classification base range increases; recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023; shift premium increase for eligible shifts from $1 to $2.50 per eligible hour; and a COVID-19 booster incentive of $1,000. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State, State Patrol Highway Account - Federal, other funds)

PTE Local 17 General Government

Funding is provided for a general wage increase of 4%. effective July 1, 2023; a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2024; targeted job classification base range increases; recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023; shift premium increase for eligible shifts from $1 to $2.50 per eligible hour; and a COVID-19 booster incentive of $1,000. (State Patrol Highway Account - Local, State Patrol Highway Account - State, State Patrol Highway Account - Federal, other funds)

Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention

Funding is provided for recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023. (Fire Service Training Account - State, General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State, other funds)

Coalition of Unions

Funding is provided for a general wage increase of 4%, effective July 1, 2023; a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2024; targeted job classification base range increases; recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023; shift premium increase for eligible shifts from $1 to $2.50 per eligible hour; and a COVID-19 booster incentive of $1,000. The agreement also includes a supplemental shift premium increases for nurse classifications; 5% premium pay for employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location; and a $500 annual lump sum payment for L&I codes 7200/7201. (State Patrol Highway Account - Federal, State Patrol Highway Account - State, General Fund - State)

Non-Rep General Wage Increase

Funding is provided for wage increases for state employees who are not represented by a union or who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination. It is sufficient for a general wage increase of 4 percent, effective July 1, 2023 and a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2024. This item includes both general government and higher education workers. (General Fund - State, Fire Service Training Account - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State, other funds)

PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase

For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides an increase of 3%, up to a maximum of $110 per month. (State Patrol Highway Account - Federal, General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State, other funds)

Vaccine Booster Incentive

Funding is provided for a $1,000 lump sum COVID-19 booster incentive for non-represented employees. This funding does not cover institutions of higher education. (General Fund - State, Fire Service Training Account - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State, other funds)

Shared Tenant M365 to CSM

Agency budgets are reduced by the base budget amounts provided to Consolidated Technology Services for Microsoft 365 licenses so the cost can be added to the central service model allocation in CTS central services (Step 92J). (State Patrol Highway Account - State)

State Data Center

Adjustments are made for each agency's share of costs related to the State Data Center. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Archives/Records Management

Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated share of charges for archives and records management services provided by the Secretary of State's Office. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Audit Services

Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of audits performed by the State Auditor's Office. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Legal Services

Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of legal services provided by the Attorney General's Office. Because legal services expenditures are based on consumption, funding provided in the central service model is not all inclusive. The methodology to estimate consumption has been updated from a three-year average to a two-year average and allows for analysis to incorporate unique agency circumstances. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State)

Administrative Hearings

Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of hearings performed by the Office of Administrative Hearings. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State)

CTS Central Services

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from Consolidated Technology Services (CTS) for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Cybersecurity, state network, enterprise services, small agency IT services, security gateways, and geospatial imaging services. This amount now includes the total amount for agencies that use the Microsoft 365 shared tenant. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State)

DES Central Services

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for campus rent, parking, contracts, and security; capital project surcharges; financing cost recovery; public and historic facilities; real estate services; risk management services; personnel service rates; the Perry Street and Capitol Campus child care centers; small agency services; and the department's enterprise applications. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (State Patrol Highway Account - State, General Fund - State)

OFM Central Services

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges for existing statewide applications, the One Washington program, and other central services provided by the Office of Financial Management. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State)

GOV Central Services

A new central service is created to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of the Governor for statewide policy staff and the Office of Equity. (General Fund - State, State Patrol Highway Account - State)