Like other members of the commission staff, the security inspector's goal is to help maintain the integrity of racing and protect the interests of the wagering public. Currently, the Commission Security Department consists of a Chief of Security and four Security Inspectors.
All inspectors are either retired or former law enforcement officers.
The security staff represents a combined experience of over 100 years in law enforcement and investigation. Security inspectors are employed at all racetracks under the jurisdiction of the WHRC, including the non-profit fair meets. The primary duty of the security inspector is to investigate all observed or reported violations of Chapter 260 of the Washington Administrative Code, the Rules of Racing. The inspectors arrive at the track early in the morning to be present during training hours. This allows them to observe and interact with many types of licensees whose efforts go towards producing the racing program.