Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the Washington State Patrol for Access to the Traffic and Criminal Software System
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Patrol and the Olympia Police Department for Access to the Traffic and Criminal Software (TraCS) System.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Patrol and the Olympia Police Department for Access to the TraCS System.
Staff Contact:
Shelby Parker, Police Chief, Olympia Police Department. 360.753.8147
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Agenda
Background and Analysis:
The Washington State Patrol provides statewide access to the TraCS system, which allows law enforcement agencies to electronically create, transmit, and manage Notices of Infraction (NOI), Notices of Criminal Citation (NOCC), Police Traffic Collision Reports (PTCR), DUI arrest reports, tow/impound forms, and marine vessel inspection forms. As stated in the agreement, "The purpose of this Agreement is to provide the Agency...access to the WSP's Traffic and Criminal Software (TraCS)" (TraCS Agreement, p.1).
TraCS is being implemented statewide as the successor to SECTOR, the legacy electronic ticketing and collision-reporting platform that OPD has used for many years. SECTOR is being phased out by the state, and agencies are required to transition to TraCS to maintain compatibility with statewide data systems, reporting requirements, and electronic submission workflows. TraCS provides improved data accuracy, enhanced security controls, and a more modern interface for officers and reviewers.
Under the agreement, OPD must designate a Local Agency System Administrator (LASA) responsible for managing user accounts, supporting officers, maintaining secure data connections, and coordinating technical issues with WSP. The agreeme...
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