Police

Please join us in congratulating two of our members on their well deserved promotions!

Sergeant Josh McKenzie was promoted to Lieutenant and has been with the department for 18 years.

Police Patrol Officer Taylor Reeves was promoted to Sergeant and has been with the department ...for 10 years with prior law enforcement service at another agency.

Thank you both for your hard work and continued dedication to our department 👏 #whootywoot #tpdstrong #gritcitycops

Arrest Made in Connection with 2024 Homicide

Tacoma, Wash. – Tacoma Police detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with the 2024 homicide that occurred in the 2000 block of East 28th Street. During the course of the investigation, detectives developed probable cause to arrest ...the suspect. On July 13, 2026, the adult male suspect turned himself in at the request of detectives and was booked into the Pierce County Jail for Murder in the Second Degree.

Just before 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2024, Tacoma Police responded to the 2000 block of East 28th Street for a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. Tacoma Police officers and Tacoma Fire Department personnel immediately began lifesaving measures; however, the victim died from his injuries.

The suspect in this case remained at the scene and cooperated with detectives during the investigation.

Troopers from the Washington State Patrol and officers from the Puyallup Tribal Police Department assisted with the initial investigation.

Crime Scene Technicians and Detectives responded to the scene, and the incident was investigated as a homicide.

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The Results Are In!

The City of Tacoma recently released the results of its 2026 Community Survey, and it's good to see the progress we've been working toward reflected in the results. While we still have work to do, the survey tells us we're moving in the right ...direction.

The survey shows real progress since 2024. Satisfaction with police patrol increased by 8%, emergency response times improved by 7%, and overall satisfaction with police services increased by 7%. Crime prevention efforts, community engagement, and police investigations each saw a 5% increase in public satisfaction. Just as important, the number of households reporting they had been the victim of a crime dropped from 35% in 2024 to 22% in 2026.

We're seeing the same thing in our own crime data. Through the first half of 2026, violent crime continues to trend downward. Homicides, robberies, and aggravated assaults have all declined, and overall crime is down across much of Tacoma. Those results belong to a lot of people. They reflect the work of our officers and professional staff, our public safety partners, and a community that continues to work with us.

We pay close attention to the numbers because they tell us whether we're moving in the right direction. But numbers alone don't define success. Success is reflected in fewer victims, stronger neighborhoods, and a community that has confidence and trust in the men and women who wear the Tacoma Police Department badge.

That's why we'll continue to show up, listen, build relationships, and work alongside our community every day.

I've said it before, and I'll continue to say it:
Get to know us before you need us.

Whether it's attending the Community Police Academy, participating in our Safe Place Program, supporting the Tacoma Police Explorers, or simply stopping to introduce yourself to one of our officers, I hope you'll take the opportunity to connect with us. Strong relationships make our community stronger.

If you'd like to learn more about ways to get involved, visit https://tacoma.gov/tpdcommunity. You can also read the complete 2026 Community Survey at tacoma.gov/communitysurvey.
Thank you for your continued support of the Tacoma Police Department. We'll keep working every day to earn your trust and make Tacoma an even safer place to live, work, and raise a family.

Congratulations to Tacoma Police Lieutenant Dustin Myhre for successfully completing the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety program!

The NUCPS is an internationally recognized center providing training to Law Enforcement and public safety professionals. Lieutenant Myhre ...completed this course all while continuing to serve the Tacoma Police Department.

Thank you, Lieutenant for your commitment to this department!

Ps. Ignore the Sergeant badge, this is an old photo. Hopefully the Lieutenant forgives us 🤭