# RCW 43.43.012: RCW 43.43.012: Chief for a day program

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S012

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 43.43.012
- **Heading:** RCW 43.43.012: Chief for a day program
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 012

## Text

(1) To promote positive relationships between law enforcement and the citizens of the state of Washington, the Washington state patrol may participate in the chief for a day program. The chief of the Washington state patrol may designate staff who may participate in organizing the event. The Washington state patrol may accept grants of funds and gifts to be utilized in furtherance of this purpose, and may use their public facilities for such purpose. At all times, the participation of the Washington state patrol must comply with chapter 42.52 RCW. (2) For the purposes of this section, "chief for a day program" means a program in which the Washington state patrol partners with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and the community to provide a day of special attention to chronically ill children. Each child is selected and sponsored by a law enforcement agency. The event, chief for a day, may occur on the grounds and in the facilities of the Washington state patrol. The program may include any appropriate honoring of the child as a chief, such as a certificate swearing them in as a chief, a badge, a uniform, and donated gifts. The gifts may include, but are not limited to, games, puzzles, and art supplies.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 43.43.005 RCW 43.43.005: Comprehensive outreach and marketing strategic plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S005.md)
- [RCW 43.43.010 RCW 43.43.010: Patrol created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S010.md)
- [RCW 43.43.012 RCW 43.43.012: Chief for a day program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S012.md)
- [RCW 43.43.013 RCW 43.43.013: Donations, gifts, conveyances, devises, and grants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S013.md)
- [RCW 43.43.015 RCW 43.43.015: Affirmative action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S015.md)
- [RCW 43.43.020 RCW 43.43.020: Appointment of personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S020.md)
- [RCW 43.43.030 RCW 43.43.030: Powers and duties—Peace officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S030.md)
- [RCW 43.43.035 RCW 43.43.035: Governor, lieutenant governor, and governor-elect—Security and protection—Duty to provide.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S035.md)
- [RCW 43.43.037 RCW 43.43.037: Legislature—Security and protection—Duty to provide.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S037.md)
- [RCW 43.43.040 RCW 43.43.040: Disability of patrol officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S040.md)
- [RCW 43.43.050 RCW 43.43.050: Tenure of patrol officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S050.md)
- [RCW 43.43.060 RCW 43.43.060: Suspension or demotion of probationary officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S060.md)
- [RCW 43.43.070 RCW 43.43.070: Discharge of probationary officers—Discharge, demotion, or suspension of nonprobationary officers—Complaint—Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S070.md)
- [RCW 43.43.080 RCW 43.43.080: Criminal complaint—Authority to suspend officer—Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S080.md)

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