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.
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Tacoma Police Department
16 hours ago
Homicide Investigation – 5100 S 58th Street
Tacoma, Wash. – On November 9, 2025, at approximately 6:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5100 block of South 58th Street for reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers ...immediately began lifesaving measures until Tacoma Fire Department personnel arrived and pronounced the male deceased.
Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians responded and are investigating this incident as a homicide.
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Tacoma Police Department
16 hours ago
Homicide Investigation – 5100 S 58th Street
Tacoma, Wash. – On November 9, 2025, at approximately 6:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5100 block of South 58th Street for reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
Tacoma Police Department
5 days ago
Monday, SPD notified TPD that a stolen dog named Buddy was believed to be in Tacoma. Officers located Buddy & brought him safely to The Humane Society. There, the staff used a chip reader to confirm his identity and helped reunite Buddy with his owner.
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Tacoma Police Department
5 days ago
On Monday, Seattle Police Department notified Tacoma officers that a stolen micro-bully named Buddy was believed to be in Tacoma. Officers located Buddy and brought him safely to The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. There, the staff used a chip reader to confirm his identity and ...helped reunite Buddy with his owner.
Sometimes police work means helping reunite a family — four paws at a time!
Take a look 👇
#TacomaPD #GritCityCops #BuddyTheDog #SeattlePoliceDepartment #thehumanesocietyfortacomapiercecounty
Tacoma Police Department
5 days ago
On Monday, Seattle Police Department notified Tacoma officers that a stolen micro-bully named Buddy was believed to be in Tacoma. Officers located Buddy and brought him safely to The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. There, the staff used a chip reader to confirm his identity and ...helped reunite Buddy with his owner.
Sometimes police work means helping reunite a family — four paws at a time!
Take a look 👇
#TacomaPD #GritCityCops #BuddyTheDog #SeattlePoliceDepartment #thehumanesocietyfortacomaandpiercecounty
Tacoma Police Department
5 days ago
🌅 Good afternoon, Tacoma!
With the recent loss of benefits impacting many children in our community, the Tacoma Police Department is partnering with local organizations and volunteers to launch a new initiative dedicated to feeding Tacoma’s youth.
Each week, we’ll provide ...brown-bag meals for students as they head home from school, because no child should go hungry.
🍎 Our first event:
Mann Elementary School
📍 1002 S. 52nd St, Tacoma, WA 98408
🕒 Meal distribution begins at 3:00 p.m.
💛 We’re collecting:
✅ Pre-packaged, store-bought, non-refrigerated items such as:
• Uncrustables sandwiches
• Small jars of peanut butter & jelly
• Granola bars, Pop-Tarts, oatmeal packets
• Craisins, gummy snacks, chips, crackers
• Juice boxes, bottled water, non-perishable milk
• Cup-O-Noodles or Top Ramen
• Fruit with hard skins (apples, oranges, bananas)
🚫 Please do not include:
• Homemade foods
• Cut or sliced fruit from home
• Fruit with soft skin (berries)
• Milk or items requiring refrigeration
• Frozen foods
If your organization or you as an individual would like to help, please reach out to Bervin Smith at bsmith7@tacoma.gov!
Together, we can make sure Tacoma’s kids are fed. 💙
Let’s come together, Tacoma, one meal at a time. 💛
#TacomaPD #GritCityCops #TacomaStrong #FeedingGritCity
Tacoma Police Department
7 days ago
How many calls for service did we receive in October? Check it out!
#gritcitycops #tacomapd
Tacoma Police Department
1 weeks ago
💀👻 Even our skeleton friends are out cruising today!
Happy Halloween from TPD — please drive carefully and watch for trick-or-treaters. 🎃🚓
#HappyHalloween #TacomaPD #DriveSafe #GritCityCops
Tacoma Police Department
2 weeks ago
Homicide Investigation - 700 South 38th Street
Tacoma, Wash. – On October 17, 2025, at approximately 9:47 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of South 38th Street for reports of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, officers learned that an ex-boyfriend was holding