Police
Our mission statement: To create a safe and secure environment in which to live, work, and visit by working together with the community, enforcing the law in a fair and impartial manner, preserving the peace and order in our neighborhoods, and safeguarding our Constitutional guarantees.
Our Values
- Act with Integrity
- Respect for Our Employees and Citizens
- Service to Our Community
- Accountability for Our Actions and Results
- Team for the Common Good
- Innovate to Better Serve
- Reverence for the Law
Tacoma Police Chief
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Meet Interim Tacoma Police Chief Patti Jackson
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Police ChiefPatti Jackson
Throughout my career — whether leading Corrections, Patrol Operations, or broader agency efforts across the Tacoma Police Department — I have focused on accountability, integrity, and strengthening the people who serve with selfless dedication every day. After more than 35 years in law enforcement, stepping up to serve as the Chief of the Tacoma Police Department isn’t about chasing a title — it’s about answering the call when leadership is needed most.
As a law enforcement professional, I am committed to promoting the wellness, resilience, and professionalism of our personnel. Why? Because when we invest in our people, we become even stronger in the service we provide to our community. My colleagues and I care about our neighbors across the city of Tacoma and are innovating to better serve them with integrity and respect.
It’s an honor to stand with the dedicated men and women of the Tacoma Police Department as we move forward together — leading with purpose, building trust, and always keeping our focus where it belongs: on those we serve.
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About the Tacoma Police Department
Our department is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), which only two percent of agencies nationwide hold. With this accreditation, the department’s policies, procedures, management, operations, and support services are routinely assessed to ensure the highest standards of contemporary law enforcement are being met. The purpose of this portal is for CALEA to receive public comments regarding the Tacoma Police Department’s compliance with CALEA standards, community engagement, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. CALEA will use these comments to provide information to the department to support continuous improvement, as well as foster the pursuit of professional excellence.
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Tacoma Police Department
2 days ago
Homicide Investigation Underway in the 1900 Block of South Union
Tacoma, Wash. – On August 6, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of South Union following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they located an adult male and an adult female
Tacoma Police Department
2 days ago
Homicide Investigation Underway in the 1900 Block of South Union
Tacoma, Wash. – On August 6, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of South Union following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they located an adult male and an adult female with apparent ...gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts by medical personnel, the male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians are actively investigating this incident as a homicide. No arrests have been made at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Tacoma Police Department.
Tacoma Police Department
2 days ago
Ever wonder what kinds of calls your officers respond to each month?
Here’s a quick breakdown of our July Calls for Service at TPD, divided into three categories:
Tacoma Police Department
2 days ago
🚨 Ever wonder what kinds of calls your officers respond to each month?
Here’s a quick breakdown of our July Calls for Service at TPD, divided into three categories:
🔴 Priority – These are urgent calls where there’s believed to be an immediate threat to life or serious ...injury.
🟡 Routine – Calls that are important but not urgent. Think: a burglary that happened hours earlier or a fraud case where no suspect is present.
🔵 Officer-Initiated – These are stops or interactions that begin with the officer, like traffic stops or when a community member flags us down.
👀 Take a look at how July shaped up for us.
Your officers are out there 24/7—handling the serious, the routine, and everything in between.
#TacomaPD #GritCityCops #CallsForService #TPDStats
Tacoma Police Department
2 days ago
🚨 Ever wonder what kinds of calls your officers respond to each month?
Here’s a quick breakdown of our July Calls for Service at TPD, divided into three categories:
🔴 Priority – These are urgent calls where there’s believed to be an immediate threat to life or serious ...injury.
🟡 Routine – Calls that are important but not urgent. Think: a burglary that happened hours earlier or a fraud case where no suspect is present.
🔵 Officer-Initiated – These are stops or interactions that begin with the officer, like traffic stops or when a community member flags us down.
👀 Take a look at how July shaped up for us.
Your officers are out there 24/7—handling the serious, the routine, and everything in between.
#TacomaPD #GritCityCops #CallsForService #TPDStats
Tacoma Police Department
2 days ago
We had a great time at National Night Out! 💙
From block parties to BBQs, it was incredible to connect with so many of you. Thank you to everyone who came out to meet your neighbors, build community, and spend time with your local officers.
#tacomapd #gritcitycops #NationalNightOut
Tacoma Police Department
2 days ago
Great information from our partners at South Sound 911!
Tacoma Police Department
2 days ago
Only two weeks away!! Save the date!
Tacoma Police Department
4 days ago
📷 SCAM ALERT: If someone calls you claiming to be a cop and says you:
📷Missed court
📷Have warrants
📷Need to pay RIGHT NOW via Bitcoin, a kiosk, or a gas station ATM...
Please know you’re not talking to us!
You’re talking to a scammer who watched one too many ...crime shows and