The Washington Counties Risk Pool was "Created by Counties for Counties" in 1988 and pursuant to Chapters 48.62 and 39.34 RCW to provide to member counties programs of joint self-insurance, joint purchasing of insurance and joint contracting for or hiring of personnel to provide risk management, claims handling, and administrative services. For more, please visit our About page.
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Legal Insights | Public Works: Law in Motion
June 25, 2025 | 2:00pm-3:15pm | Virtual via Zoom More Info
Foundations of Implicit Bias (Level 1)
June 25 & 26, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Virtual via Zoom More Info
Ethical Decision-Making
June 26, 2025 | 9:30am-12:00pm | Virtual via Zoom More Info
Using Just Cause Principles to Strengthen Discipline
July 8, 2025 | 9:00am-11:00am | Virtual via Zoom More Info
Minimizing Workplace Gossip
July 9, 2025 | 9:00am-11:30am | Virtual via Zoom More Info
Leading Beyond Authority
July 14, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Virtual via Zoom More Info
Mastering Policy Writing
July 15 , 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Virtual via Zoom More Info
Supervisor Boot Camp
August 4 & 5, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Virtual via Zoom More Info
Legal and Practical Issues in Public Sector Recruitment and Hiring
August 14, 2025 | 9:30am-12:00pm | Virtual via Zoom More Info
Use of Force: Core Principles for Corrections
August 13 & 14, 2025 | 8:00am-5:00pm | Burlington, WA More Info
Transitioning from Peer to Supervisor
September 4 & 5, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Virtual via Zoom More Info
Sergeant’s Investigation of Force
June 17 & 18, 2025 | 8:00am-5:00pm | Mount Vernon, WA More Info
September 9 & 10, 2025 | 8:00am-5:00pm | East Wenatchee, WA More Info
Supervisory Challenges: Navigating Risky Scenarios and Best Practices
September 16, 2025 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | Spokane, WA More Info
Best Practices for Coaching and Counseling
August 7, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Virtual via Zoom More Info
September 16, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Spokane, WA More Info
Verbal S.W.A.T.: Strategies With Authority and Tact
September 17, 2025 | 8:30am-4:30pm | Spokane, WA More Info
Managing Challenging Conversations
September 29 & 30, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Virtual via Zoom More Info
Use of Force: Core Principles for Patrol
October 7 & 8, 2025 | 8:00am-5:00pm | Puyallup, WA More Info
Situational Awareness: Safety is Thinking at the Speed of Life!
October 15, 2025 | 9:30pm-11:30am | Virtual via Zoom More Info
Supervisor’s Roadmap to Employment Law Essentials - Part 1
Supervisor’s Roadmap to Employment Law Essentials - Part 2
June 18, 2025 | 9:30am-12:00pm | Virtual via Zoom More Info
November 13, 2025 | 9:30am-12:00pm | Virtual via Zoom More Info
HOW TO | Practical Guides for Supervisors
Summer Program | July 14 – September 8, 2025 | Self-paced via Canvas More Info
Fall Program | September 22 – November 17, 2025 | Self-paced via Canvas More Info
The WCRP mission is:
- - To provide comprehensive and economical risk coverage,
- - To reduce the frequency and severity of losses and
- - To decrease costs incurred in the managing and litigation of claims.
From its inception, the Pool's insuring programs have included joint self-insurance for 3rd party liabilities. However, the insuring programs have been expanded to include property and cyber risk coverages as well as trainings and loss control services.
The Pool presently consists of 24 of Washington's 39 counties. Together, its members employ approximately 12,500 employees.
WCRP Participating Counties
Note: Green shaded counties are WCRP members.