Ellensburg PD Expands CPL Appointment System

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  The Ellensburg Police Department implemented a new appointment-only system for concealed pistol license (CPL) applications and renewals“• CPL applications and renewals will be processed by appointment only.”
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  The new system started on September 17, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents must call 509-962-7280 to schedule appointments“City of Ellensburg residents, please call 509-962-7280, or send us an email to schedule an appointment.”
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  Residents must email to schedule appointmentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The fee for new CPL applications is $48“CPL fees: $48 new application, $32 renewal, $42 late renewal, $10 replacement. Please have payment ready at the time of appointment.”
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  The fee for CPL renewals is $32“CPL fees: $48 new application, $32 renewal, $42 late renewal, $10 replacement. Please have payment ready at the time of appointment.”
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  The fee for late CPL renewals is $42“CPL fees: $48 new application, $32 renewal, $42 late renewal, $10 replacement. Please have payment ready at the time of appointment.”
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  The change aims to streamline processingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The change aims to reduce wait timesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents are encouraged to complete applications beforehand“To save time, we ask that you fill out your CPL application prior to your appointment, if possible.”
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  Residents are encouraged to bring payment to appointmentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The department accepts cash as payment“Cash, check, and credit card payments are accepted.”
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  The department accepts checks as payment“Cash, check, and credit card payments are accepted.”
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  The department accepts credit cards as payment“Cash, check, and credit card payments are accepted.”
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  Credit card fees are passed to customers“Credit card fees will be passed on to the customer.”
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  The department updated its public disclosure request processNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The department announced the expansion of the Handle With Care program“The program was adopted in Ellensburg, Washington, November 2024, and is currently expanding to surrounding communities throughout Kittitas County, Washington.”
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  The expansion of the Handle With Care program is to surrounding Kittitas County communities“Handle With Care is a nation-wide program developed to help prevent and/or mitigate the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences through school-community-first responder partnerships. The program was adopted in Ellensburg, Washington, November 2024, and is currently expanding to surrounding communities throughout Kittitas County, Washington.”
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  The Handle With Care program was adopted in November 2024“The program was adopted in Ellensburg, Washington, November 2024, and is currently expanding to surrounding communities throughout Kittitas County, Washington.”