Mission Statement

The Washington State Tactical Officers Association was founded in 1984 and has grown to represent over 700 members. WSTOA is incorporated as a non-profit organization under the laws of the State of Washington.

The mission of the WSTOA is to

  1. Promote training, professionalism and communication between members of tactical units with the State.
  2. Act as a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.
  3. Strive to advance individual and team knowledge by providing a network to share sound tactics, training and operational experiences.
  4. Work to foster the highest professional standards and levels of competence by providing high quality instruction to it’s members promoting proper tactics, equipment and safety.

Board of Directors

Anderson

President:
Joel Anderson

Agency: Washington State Patrol

joel.anderson@wsp.wa.gov

Work: (360) 704-2401

106 11th Ave SW Suite 4100
Olympia WA 98501

Vice President:
Matt Nelson

Agency: Richland Police Department

mnelson@richlandwa.gov

(509) 578-9414

871 George Washington Way
Richland WA 99352

Rincon

Chief Administrative Officer:
Maurice Rincon

Agency: Washington State Patrol

Maurice.rincon@wsp.wa.gov

Work: (425) 923-5778

Austin
Chief Financial Officer:
Brent Austin

Agency: Spokane Police Department

baustin@spokanepolice.org

Work: (509) 363-8224
Work Cell: (509) 370-2120

1100 W. Mallon
Spokane, WA 99260

Director of Training (West):
Eric Gordan

Renton Police Department

egordon@rentonwa.gov

Work: (206) 793-5461

Director of Training (East):
Robert Riggles

Agency: Spokane Police Department

rriggles@spokanepolice.org

Work: (509) 742-8118
Work Cell: (509) 795-4515

District Representatives

District 1

Clallam County, Island County, Jefferson County, Kitsap County, San Juan County, Skagit County, Snohomish County, Whatcom County

Jake Klein

Washington State Patrol

Jake.klein@wsp.wa.gov

Work: (360) 878-4067

District 2

King County, Pierce County

Bob Shaw

Agency: Pierce County Sheriff

robert.shaw@piercecountywa.gov

(253) 355-6868

District 3

Clark County, Cowlitz County, Grays Harbor County, Lewis County, Mason County, Pacific County, Skamania County, Thurston County, Wahkiakum County

Streissguth
Brian Streissguth

Agency: Longview Police Department

brian.streissguth@ci.longview.wa.us

(360) 703-8347

District 4

Adams County, Asotin County, Chelan County, Columbia County, Douglas County, Ferry County, Garfield County, Grant County, Lincoln County, Okanogan County, Pend Oreille County, Spokane County, Stevens County, Whitman County, and all out of state members

Mike Sullivan “Sully”

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office

msullivan@spokanesheriff.gov

(509) 309-6273

District 5

Benton County, Franklin County, Kittitas County, Klickitat County, Walla Walla County, Yakima County

Eli Perez

Benton County

Elias.perez@co.benton.wa.us

Work: (509) 572-5382

Advisory Positions

WASPC Advisor:
Cole Langdon

Bertucci

Sniper / Marksman:
Mike Bertucci

Agency: Federal Way PD (Valley SWAT) – Retired

mike@snipercraftnw.com

(206) 255-5517