News from Public Safety
Aug 19, 2025
Hylebos Bridge Closed to Vehicular Traffic Until Further Notice
The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) is currently closed to vehicular traffic due to a technical malfunction. The City…
Aug 18, 2025
Celebrate the Opening of the J Street Neighborhood Greenway in Tacoma’s Hilltop Neighborhood
The City of Tacoma invites community members to the opening of the J Street Neighborhood Greenway on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. located at Edna Travis…
Aug 13, 2025
Street Closure Scheduled August 18 – September 30 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Below is an anticipated street closure to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject…
May 30, 2025
A Statement From City Manager Elizabeth Pauli on Police Chief Recruitment Process
Consistent with our shared commitment to thoughtful governance and enduring stability for the community, while I had previously signaled the start of a search for a permanent Police…
Apr 01, 2025
Sionna Stallings-Ala’ilima Appointed Fire Chief
Sionna Stallings-Ala’ilima has been appointed Chief of the Tacoma Fire Department, effective immediately, City Manager Elizabeth Pauli announced. The appointment was confirmed by the City Council. Chief Stallings-Ala’ilima,…
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
Community Events on March 17 and March 20 Offer Opportunities to Meet Interim Fire Chief Sionna Stallings-Ala’ilima
The City of Tacoma is hosting two community events – one in-person and one virtual – in March to offer Tacoma community members opportunities to meet Interim Fire…
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…