What is the biggest challenge facing Lateral Entry Officers?
For Out-of-State Officers, the biggest challenge is learning the new laws, geography and departmental procedures. For WA State officers, it is just the new geography and procedures. As a qualified Lateral Applicant, we would expect only that you bring with you an open mind and positive attitude. We welcome the experience and expertise that you will bring. We have officers who have come to us from other police departments all across the country. The melting pot of experience at the Vancouver Police Department makes us unique and adept at ever-changing tactics and roles in the policing profession. We invite you to visit our department and see for yourself.
