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Tacoma Police Department’s CALEA Public Comment Portal
Tacoma, Wash. – In March 2023, the Tacoma Police Department introduced the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) public comment portal. As an accredited Police Department through CALEA, the department ...undergoes regular assessments of its policies, procedures, management, operations, and support services to uphold the highest standards of contemporary law enforcement. Only 3 percent of police agencies nationwide hold this esteemed recognition of professional excellence.
The portal's primary function is to facilitate public feedback on the Tacoma Police Department’s adherence to CALEA standards, engagement with the community, provision of public safety services, and overall eligibility for accredited status. Comments may include commendations or concerns, and CALEA will utilize them to inform the department's continuous improvement efforts and promote the pursuit of professional excellence.
The public can access the portal through the City of Tacoma’s website ( https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/police/ ) or directly via the CALEA website ( https://cimrs2.calea.org/40 ).

CALEA accreditation plays a vital role in reinforcing the department’s commitment to excellence in service to all who live, work, and visit Tacoma.

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Thank you, Kwabi, for the opportunity to sit down and connect with the leadership of the Black Panther Party.

Progress looks like showing up, having real conversations, and being willing to listen. Public safety works best when it’s done with a community, not to a community. This is part... of that work.

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Suspect Arrested, Stolen Trailer and Property Recovered in Tacoma Vehicle Theft Investigation

Tacoma, Wash. – On January 30, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., a Community Service Officer (CSO) with the Tacoma Police Department was dispatched to the 7000 block of South Lawrence ...Street for a report of a motor vehicle theft.

Upon arrival, the CSO met with the victim, who reported their truck and attached cargo trailer had been stolen overnight. The victim stated the vehicles contained nearly all of their personal belongings, as they had recently moved to Washington from out of state for a new job. In an effort to prevent theft, the victim had removed the vehicle battery; however, this did not deter the suspect.

In the weeks following the theft, the victim began locating items believed to be their stolen property listed for sale online and provided this information to the police. Detectives were assigned to the case and, through their investigation, identified a suspect.

On March 30, 2026, detectives obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s residence. That afternoon, the warrant was served, and one adult male was taken into custody. He was booked into the Pierce County Jail on charges of Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Trafficking in Stolen Property in the First Degree, and Possession of Stolen Property in the First Degree.

As a result of the investigation, the victim was able to recover a significant portion of their stolen property, including the cargo trailer.

The investigation remains ongoing.
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Homicide Investigation – 3400 Block South 19th

Tacoma, WA – At approximately 8:10 P.M. on March 14, 2026, Tacoma Police officers responded to the 3400 block of South 19th Street for a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers located a victim with life-threatening wounds. Officers ...immediately began lifesaving measures until Tacoma Fire Department personnel arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital. On March 30, 2026, the adult female victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

An adult male was taken into custody at the scene and booked into the Pierce County Jail for Homicide.

Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians are actively investigating this incident as a homicide.
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Homicide Investigation – 100 block of East 91st Street

Tacoma, Wash. – At approximately 12:35 a.m. on March 29, 2026, Tacoma Police officers responded to the 100 block of East 91st Street for a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located two females with gunshot ...wounds. Officers immediately began lifesaving measures until the Tacoma Fire Department arrived.
One victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The second victim died at the scene.

Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians are actively investigating this incident as a homicide. There are no suspects in custody at this time.

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call 911.