RCW 10.93.170
Applicants—Authorization to obtain information from prior employer.
A general authority Washington law enforcement agency or limited authority Washington law enforcement agency is prohibited from considering the application for any office, place, position, or employment within the agency if the applicant has not provided the agency a document, voluntarily and knowingly signed by the applicant, that authorizes each prior employer to release any and all information relating to the applicant's employment, and further releasing and holding harmless the agency and each prior employer from any and all liability that may potentially result from the release and use of such information provided.
[ 2021 c 323 § 30.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 10.93 - Washington Mutual Aid Peace Officers Powers Act.
10.93.001 - Short title—Legislative intent—Construction.
10.93.030 - Reporting use of authority under this chapter.
10.93.040 - Liability for exercise of authority.
10.93.050 - Supervisory control over peace officers.
10.93.060 - Privileges and immunities applicable.
10.93.070 - General authority peace officer—Powers of, circumstances.
10.93.080 - Limited authority peace officer—No additional powers.
10.93.090 - Specially commissioned peace officer—Powers of, circumstances.
10.93.100 - Federal peace officers—No additional powers.
10.93.110 - Attorney general—No additional powers.
10.93.120 - Fresh pursuit, arrest.
10.93.130 - Contracting authority of law enforcement agencies.
10.93.140 - State patrol, fish and wildlife exempted.
10.93.150 - Law enforcement disciplinary actions—Potential impeachment list.
10.93.160 - Immigration and citizenship status—Law enforcement agency restrictions.
10.93.170 - Applicants—Authorization to obtain information from prior employer.
10.93.180 - Protocol for potential impeachment disclosures.