Ellensburg Police Department Updates CPL Process, Traffic Requests

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  The Ellensburg Police Department (EPD) implemented new procedures for concealed pistol license (CPL) applications and traffic safety requests as of September 11, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  CPL applications and renewals will now require appointments only“CPL applications and renewals will be processed by appointment only.”
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  Residents must call 509-962-7280 or email to schedule an appointment“City of Ellensburg residents, please call 509-962-7280, or send us an email to schedule an appointment.”
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  Fees include $48 for new applications“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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  Fees include $32 for renewals“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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  Fees include $42 for late renewals“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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  Fees include $10 for replacements“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 department also announced the adoption of the Handle With Care Program in November 2024“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 to address adverse childhood experiences through school-community partnerships“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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  Expansion of the Handle With Care Program is planned across Kittitas County“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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  Traffic safety requests must be submitted via email to EPD for ongoing issues“Ellensburg Traffic Safety RequestDo you have a traffic safety request? Email EPD to report an ongoing traffic issue. This should not be used for one-time instances of violations. Requests will be handled in the order they are received as City resources are available.”
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  Traffic safety requests must not be submitted for one-time violations“This should not be used for one-time instances of violations.”
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  Traffic safety requests will be processed based on resource availability“Requests will be handled in the order they are received as City resources are available.”
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  The department provided contact information for questions about the Keep Washington Working policy“If you have questions about the Ellensburg PD Keep Washington Working policy, you can contact Captain Jim Weed at [email protected].”
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  Captain Jim Weed's email address is provided for questions about the Keep Washington Working policy“If you have questions about the Ellensburg PD Keep Washington Working policy, you can contact Captain Jim Weed at [email protected].”