Washington State Jail Association Constitution states in Article 2:

Objectives

1. To Standardize throughout the state, insofar as is practical, all procedures, terminology and forms.

2. To promote professionalism of jail personnel.

3. To act as liaison for the membership with the legislature and all organizations which may be concerned with jails.

4. To standardize qualifications and training of jail personnel

5. To publish information to its members which may be of interest and concern to jails, jail officers and personnel.

6. To work in cooperation with state and local agencies towards the upgrading and standardization of jail personnel.

Ethical Values

1. Trustworthiness
Trustworthiness is one of the most important ethical values and brings together qualities such as honesty, integrity, reliability and loyalty.  Earned trust allows the membership to feel secure and assures them we will meet our obligations.  Our ability to function as an organization rises and falls upon this value and it must be jealously guarded to ensured continued success.

2. Responsibility
Our commitment to achieving our Objectives for the membership can only be secured through a responsible, reliable and affirmative effort.  We shall follow through on promises and commitments so we can be relied upon.  Responsibility incorporates qualities such as accountability, self restraint and the pursuit of excellence.

3. Fairness
We shall seek to be fair in adhering to a balanced standard of impartiality, equality, openness and due process without relevance to our feelings or inclinations.  We will seek out relevant information