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.
Tacoma Police Department on Social Media
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Tacoma Police Department
4 days ago
The Tacoma Police Department’s Marine Services Unit has been named the 2025 Marine Law Enforcement Program of the Year for overall excellence in marine law enforcement and boater safety.
This award is presented by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Boating Programs Office ...and recognizes outstanding commitment to safety, enforcement, education, and service on our waterways.
We’re incredibly proud of the dedication, professionalism, and teamwork our marine officers demonstrate every day to keep Puget Sound and our local waterways safe for everyone.
#tacomapd #gritcitycops
Tacoma Police Department
4 days ago
The Tacoma Police Department’s Marine Services Unit has been named the 2025 Marine Law Enforcement Program of the Year for overall excellence in marine law enforcement and boater safety.
This award is presented by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Boating Programs ...Office and recognizes outstanding commitment to safety, enforcement, education, and service on our waterways.
We’re incredibly proud of the dedication, professionalism, and teamwork our marine officers demonstrate every day to keep Puget Sound and our local waterways safe for everyone.
#tacomapd #gritcitycops
Tacoma Police Department
1 weeks ago
🐾 Yesterday we welcomed our two newest K9s to the team! 🐾
Meet K9 Maverick and K9 Charlie, nearly one-year-old shepherds who were officially welcomed by their handlers, Officer Sjoting and Officer Scheetz.
These K9s were made possible thanks to the generous support of from ...the public, and we are incredibly grateful for your partnership.
A huge thank you to Blue Line K9 for their outstanding work in training and delivering our newest partners as they begin their careers.
Maverick and Charlie will start their 400-hour state certification course in January as they continue their journey to becoming fully certified K9s for Tacoma.
Welcome to the family, Maverick and Charlie! 💙🐕🦺 @bluelinek9wa #tacomapd #gritcitycops
Tacoma Police Department
1 weeks ago
🐾 Yesterday we welcomed our two newest K9s to the team! 🐾
Meet K9 Maverick and K9 Charlie, nearly one-year-old shepherds who were officially welcomed by their handlers, Officer Sjoting and Officer Scheetz.
These K9s were made possible thanks to the generous support of from ...the public, and we are incredibly grateful for your partnership.
A huge thank you to Blue Line K9 for their outstanding work in training and delivering our newest partners as they begin their careers.
Maverick and Charlie will start their 400-hour state certification course in January as they continue their journey to becoming fully certified K9s for Tacoma.
Welcome to the family, Maverick and Charlie! 💙🐕🦺 @bluelinek9wa #tacomapd #gritcitycops
Tacoma Police Department
1 weeks ago
How many calls for service did we have in November? Check it out!
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Tacoma Police Department
1 weeks ago
How many calls for service did we have in November? Check it out!
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Tacoma Police Department
2 weeks ago
Homicide Investigation and Arrest– 6400 block of McKinley
Tacoma, Wash. – On December 5, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 6400 block of McKinley Avenue for reports of a vehicle collision. A short time later, officers were informed that there was ...possibly an occupant of one of the vehicles with a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old victim and immediately began lifesaving measures. The Tacoma Fire Department responded and transported the victim to a local hospital, where he later died of his injuries.
During the course of the investigation, an adult male turned himself in to detectives at Tacoma Police Headquarters, claiming to have been involved in the shooting. He was booked into the Pierce County Jail for Murder in the first degree.
Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians responded and are investigating this incident as a homicide.
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Tacoma Police Department
2 weeks ago
Homicide Investigation and Arrest– 6400 block of McKinley
Tacoma, Wash. – On December 5, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 6400 block of McKinley Avenue for reports of a vehicle collision. A short time later, officers were informed that there
Tacoma Police Department
2 weeks ago
We spent last Tuesday lending a hand at the Toy Rescue Mission, where many families came looking for a little extra holiday help. 💝
We’re grateful for the chance to support this incredible organization and the families it serves.
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