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
- Promote training, professionalism and communication between members of tactical units with the State.
- Act as a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.
- Strive to advance individual and team knowledge by providing a network to share sound tactics, training and operational experiences.
- 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
President:
Eric Gordon
Info Coming
Vice President:
Joel Anderson
Agency: Washington State Patrol
Work: (360) 704-2401
106 11th Ave SW Suite 4100
Olympia WA 98501
Chief Financial Officer:
Mike Wiley
Agency: Lakewood Police Department
(253) 606-0360
9401 Lakewood Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
Chief Administrative Officer:
Brent Austin
Agency: Spokane Police Department
Work: (509) 363-8224
Work Cell: (509) 370-2120
1100 W. Mallon
Spokane, WA 99260
Director of Training:
Matt Nelson
Agency: Richland Police Department
mnelson@ci.richland.wa.us
(509) 578-9414
871 George Washington Way
Richland WA 99352
District Representatives
District 1
Clallam County, Island County, Jefferson County, Kitsap County, San Juan County, Skagit County, Snohomish County, Whatcom County
Maurice Rincon
(360) 676-2007
3860 Airport Way
Bellingham, WA 98226
District 2
King County, Pierce County
Tony Mullinax
Info Coming Soon
District 3
Clark County, Cowlitz County, Grays Harbor County, Lewis County, Mason County, Pacific County, Skamania County, Thurston County, Wahkiakum County
Brian Streissguth
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
Erik Magnussen
Agency: Wenatchee Police Department
(509) 699-3072
140 S Mission St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
District 5
Benton County, Franklin County, Kittitas County, Klickitat County, Walla Walla County, Yakima County
Travis Shephard
Agency: Yakima Police Department
Work: (509) 406-0716
200 S 3rd Street
Yakima WA. 98901
Advisory Positions
WASPC Advisor:
Darr Kirk
Sniper / Marksman:
Mike Bertucci