Political organizations and offices in Olympia, WA

Founded in 1970, The Thurston County Department of Communications offers a range of information services to citizens. It maintains an operations board that addresses day-to-day issues and requirements of police and fire chiefs, Fire Chiefs Association and the medic one administrator. The department manages a public safety answering point and dispatch center to assist Public Safety Police, Fire and Medic One departments that serve cities, towns and unincorporated areas within Thurston County, Wash. The Thurston County Department of Communications maintains a digital private branch exchange telephone system that supports various emergency service centers. It additionally maintains computer-aided dispatch system and remote radio sites. The department manages a staff of technical service managers, radio technicians, administrative assistants and telecommunications supervisors. The Thurston County Department of Communications is located in Olympia, Wash.

Formed in 1949, Washington State Human Rights Commission is a state agency, administering and enforcing the Washington law against discrimination. Located in Olympia, Wash., the commission works to eliminate and prevent discrimination in Washington through the fair application of the law, efficient use of resources and establishment of productive partnerships in the community. It also sponsors free education forums, including direct training seminars, publications and brochures to prevent and eliminate discrimination. Additionally, Washington State Human Rights Commission acts as a neutral fact finder.