News from Public Safety
Sep 09, 2025
City Council Approves Lateral Incentive Program for Tacoma Police DepartmentÂ
The Tacoma City Council voted on Tuesday to approve a Lateral Incentive Program for the Tacoma Police Department (TPD). Like departments across the nation, TPD has struggled to…
Aug 21, 2025
Asphalt Repairs to Bring Lane Closures at 72nd Street East and Portland Avenue East on September 6
The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department – Street Operations Division will perform asphalt repairs at the intersection of 72nd Street East and Portland Avenue East on Saturday,…
Aug 19, 2025
Hylebos Bridge Closure
Update: As of August 25, 2025, the Hylebos Bridge has been repaired and is open to vehicular traffic. The Hylebos Bridge (located off East…
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…