The Community Policing Division, under the command of Captain Shawn Stringer, is responsible for coordinating proactive policing of the City in partnership with the community. The Community Policing Division is comprised of four Sector Lieutenants and 16 Community Liaison Officers, the Gang Unit, the School Resource Unit, and the Animal Control Unit.
The Community Policing Division utilizes the Tacoma Crime Control System (TCCS) to coordinate proactive policing. TCCS is a system designed by the Police Department which aligns department resources to suppress crime throughout the city utilizing crime statistics and information, as well as assistance from the community.