Mission
Provide an integrated approach to the adoption of the community policing philosophy throughout the five-state region of Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Washington and Wyoming
Strive to advance the field of community oriented public safety through the advancement of innovative practices.
Enhance the knowledge and professional practice in areas of mutual interest and concern, serving the needs of the members within the region, and the field of public safety beyond our borders.
Governance
In keeping with the philosophy of establishing collaborative partnerships with diverse members of the community, WRICOPS is governed by a group of individuals representing the interests of the partnership. Included are Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) directors, Native American tribal law enforcement, Local Government Officials, Citizens, Special Interest Groups and Community Policing Practitioners
Listed below are members of the WRICOPS Executive Coordinating Committee (ECC) Governing Board
Jeff Black
Executive Director, Idaho Peace Officer Standards & Training
Meridian, Idaho
John Bierne
Training Administrator, LESTC/DCI
Pierre, South Dakota
Allen Horsfall
Executive Director, Montana Peace Officer Standards & Training
Helena, Montana
Gene Kiser
Retired Chief of Police, Billings Montana
Helena, Montana
Jim Ladd
Training Manager, Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy
Douglas, Wyoming
Michael Leidholt
Sheriff, Hughes County Sheriff's Office
Pierre, South Dakota
Michael Parsons
Executive Director, Criminal Justice Training Commission
Seattle, Washington
Marlys Big Eagle
Community Representative, Crow Creek Tribe
Pierre, South Dakota
Betty Haukap
Executive Director, WA Association of Sheriff's & Police
Chiefs
Olympia, Washington
Don Pierson
Executive Director, Wyoming Peace Officer Standards & Training
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Larry Plott
Retired Lieutenant
Bellevue, Idaho
Contacts
John Goldman
Executive Director
Email: goldman@wsu.edu
Telephone: (509) 358-7953
Larry Gutierrez
Program Coordinator
Telephone: (509) 358-7949
Fax: (509) 358-7933
Mailing Address
WRICOPS
WSU Spokane
P.O. Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210-1495
