Ellensburg Police Department Updates CPL, Traffic Safety Procedures

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  Ellensburg Police Department has implemented new procedures for concealed pistol license (CPL) applications and traffic safety requests“Concealed Pistol Licenses• CPL applications and renewals will be processed by appointment only. City of Ellensburg residents, please call 509-962-7280, or send us an email to schedule an appointment.”
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  The new procedures for concealed pistol license (CPL) applications and traffic safety requests are effective August 6, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  CPL applications and renewals now require appointments only“CPL applications and renewals will be processed by appointment only.”
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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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  Residents must schedule CPL appointments by phone or email“City of Ellensburg residents, please call 509-962-7280, or send us an email to schedule an appointment.”
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  The Ellensburg Police Department updated its traffic safety request systemNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Traffic safety requests should address ongoing issues, not one-time violations“This should not be used for one-time instances of violations.”
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  Traffic safety requests will be handled in order of receipt“Requests will be handled in the order they are received as City resources are available.”
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  The Ellensburg Police Department announced the adoption of the Handle With Care program in November 2024“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 aims to address Adverse Childhood Experiences“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.”
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  The Handle With Care program is expanding 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.”