1. Technician Certification Best Practice Document
DRAFT
Trooper Dawn Blake (Supposedly Assisted By Mr. Christopher Morris)
Washington State Patrol
AIIPA 5th Annual Conference
Richmond, VA | May 24, 2017

2. Best Practice Document
Application Process
Educational Standards
Test Procedures
Final Certification Protocols

3. Application Process Easy to follow directions Variety of languages
Common software formats
Automated process
Restricted access

4. Application Process Clear Timelines 30 days
Between applicant signing and submission
Review by state administrator
In advance of expiration
Between submission and criminal history check

5. Application Should Include
Application Process
Technician pedigree
Manufacturer
Service center
Copy of government-issued Identification
Office use only section
Application Should Include

6. Application Process Declaration section Uphold jurisdiction rules
Receipt of training
Testify
Cooperate with investigations
Violation consequences
Disqualifying crime
Declaration section

7. Criminal Histories Application Process 30 days of application date
Performed for residences for last five years
Verify name is same as legal name
Performed by governmental entity

8. Timelines? Application Process Disqualifying Crimes
Impaired driving convictions
Sexual assaults
Any crimes related to exploitation of vulnerable classes
Crimes of violence
Other felonies
Timelines?

9. State program provided
Applicant Education
State-specific rules
Codes of conduct
Client education
Items for report
Points of contact for state personnel
State program provided

10. Manufacturer training
Applicant Education
Device use
Device installation
Calibration and software
Client education
Client records
Manufacturer training

11. Qualifications of trainers
Applicant Education
In Person Training
Web-based training
Qualifications of trainers
Frequency

12. Applicant Testing Frequency Online In person Frequency Written test
Practical test

13. Applicant Certification
Unique number assigned
Formal certificate
Instills significance
Can be physically revoked

15. Applicant Certification
Clear rules for revocation
Progressive discipline
Timelines
Re-application procedures

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