News from Police
Mar 11, 2025
Update: Point Defiance Park Sexual Assault Case
On the evening of Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Tacoma Police Department received a report from an adult female who alleged she was attacked and sexually assaulted…
Mar 06, 2025
Interim Police Chief Patti Jackson to Start on March 7
Patti Jackson will begin her role as Interim Police Chief on March 7. A definitive date for the swearing-in ceremony for Patti Jackson as Interim Police Chief will…
Feb 26, 2025
City Council Briefed on Tacoma Police Department’s Violent Crime Reduction Plan Progress
On February 25, the Tacoma City Council received a comprehensive briefing on the latest data and outcomes of the Tacoma Police Department’s (TPD) Violent Crime Reduction Plan. As…
Feb 23, 2025
Homicide Investigation – 4800 North 18th Street
At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, our officers responded to the 4800 block of North 18th Street on a report of shots fired and a…
Feb 21, 2025
Interim Police Chief Start Date Delayed; Acting Police Chief Appointed
The City of Tacoma anticipates a delay in the start date for Patti Jackson as Interim Police Chief, previously anticipated to be February 24, 2025. While the City…
Feb 04, 2025
A Statement From Acting Police Chief Paul Junger on Appointment of Interim Police Chief Patti Jackson
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the Tacoma Police Department and to work alongside such a dedicated and professional team. I have full confidence in the…
Jan 28, 2025
Tacoma Police Department Reaffirms Commitment to Public Safety and Adherence to RCW 10.93.160
The Tacoma Police Department (TPD) continues to prioritize public safety, fairness, and trust within the community while upholding state law and ensuring that every member of the community…
Jan 28, 2025
TPD Chief Avery Moore’s Letter of Resignation Submitted to City Manager Elizabeth Pauli on Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Today, I formally submitted my resignation to City Manager Elizabeth Pauli, marking the conclusion of my tenure as Chief of Police in Tacoma, Washington. After 35 incredible years…