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. The purpose of this portal is for CALEA to receive public comments regarding the Tacoma Police Department’s compliance with CALEA standards, community engagement, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. CALEA will use these comments to provide information to the department to support continuous improvement, as well as foster the pursuit of professional excellence.
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Tacoma Police Department
1 days ago
Ever wondered what it’s like behind the badge?
Join TPD’s Community Police Academy, a behind-the-scenes look at how your police department works.
Open to adults 18+
Sept 17 – Nov 19 | Wednesdays, 6–8:30 p.m.
3701 S. Pine St, Tacoma
Register by Aug 15
...http://tacoma.gov/communitypoliceacademy
Tacoma Police Department
1 days ago
Ever wondered what it’s like behind the badge?
Join the Tacoma Police Department’s Community Police Academy, our flagship community engagement program designed to strengthen the bond between our officers and the community we serve.
✅ Go behind the scenes with TPD
✅ ...Learn how your police department operates
✅ Work together to address community concerns
✅Open to adults 18+
📅 Academy Dates: September 17 – November 19, 2025
🕕 Wednesdays | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
📍 Tacoma Police Headquarters – 3701 S. Pine Street, Tacoma WA
📝 Registration closes August 15, 2025 — space is limited!
➡️ Apply now: tacoma.gov/communitypoliceacademy
📧 Questions? Email TPD-CommunityPoliceAcademy@tacoma.gov
Be part of the conversation. Be part of the solution. 💙
#CommunityPoliceAcademy #GritCityCops #TacomaPd
Tacoma Police Department
1 days ago
👮♂️ Ever wonder what it’s really like behind the scenes at the Tacoma Police Department?
The Community Police Academy is your chance to find out! This free 9-week program provides adults 18 and older with an inside look at how TPD operates, from patrol procedures to ...investigations, specialty units, and more.
Whether you're curious about law enforcement, want to get involved in your community, or have questions, this is for you!
Registration closes August 15th! tacoma.gov/communitypoliceacademy
Tacoma Police Department
3 days ago
Little Chief Annabelle threw out the first pitch at the Rainiers game! After her pitch, she spotted a very special fan sitting behind home plate, her 2nd-grade teacher! Thank you, @RainiersLand. It was truly a day to remember. ⚾️
#tacomapd #gritcitycops #WSCJTC #tacomarainiers
Tacoma Police Department
3 days ago
Today, Little Chief Annabelle had the special honor of throwing out the first pitch at the Tacoma Rainiers game! She warmed up by waving to her fans and playing catch with Rhubarb. After her pitch, she spotted a very special fan sitting behind home plate—her 2nd-grade teacher from Downing ...Elementary! Thank you, Tacoma Rainiers. It was truly a day to remember. ❤️⚾️
#tacomapd #gritcitycops #chiefforaday #WSCJTC #tacomarainiers
Tacoma Police Department
3 days ago
Today, Little Chief Annabelle had the special honor of throwing out the first pitch at the Tacoma Rainiers game! She warmed up by waving to her fans and playing catch with Rhubarb. After her pitch, she spotted a very special fan sitting behind home plate—her 2nd-grade teacher from Downing ...Elementary! Thank you, Tacoma Rainiers. It was truly a day to remember. ❤️⚾️
#tacomapd #gritcitycops #chiefforaday #WSCJTC #tacomarainiers
Tacoma Police Department
4 days ago
This is how teamwork, technology, and determination came together to bring Mr. Gary safely home.
On Saturday, we were alerted that Gary, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, had walked away from his family during a trip to the zoo. Once on scene, we immediately called out all available resources to ...assist with the search.
After hours of coordinated searching using live GPS mapping, a German Shepherd search K9 team picked up the sound of Gary’s voice off-trail along a steep cliffside. He had slid down an embankment and was clinging to a tree root halfway down.
Officers and Search and Rescue volunteers worked side by side to safely bring Gary back up from the cliff’s edge. He was located approximately 3.5 miles from his last known location.
This incredible recovery was only possible thanks to the combined efforts of officers, K9 teams, drone operators, Pt. Defiance Employees, 4x4 units, and our dedicated SAR civilian volunteers who never gave up. 💙
Thank you to everyone who helped bring Gary home safe!
#searchandrescue #gritcitycops #tacomapd #sarsuccess
Learn more about our amazing partners:
Pierce County Search and Rescue:
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German Shepherd Search Dogs:
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Tacoma Mountain Rescue:
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PCSAR 4x4:
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Tacoma Police Department
4 days ago
to the combined efforts of officers, K9 teams, drone operators, 4x4 units, and our dedicated SAR civilian volunteers who never gave up. Thank you to everyone who helped bring Gary home safe!
#searchandrescue #gritcitycops #tacomapd #sarsuccess
Tacoma Police Department
4 days ago
This is how teamwork, technology, and determination came together to bring Mr. Gary safely home.
On Saturday, we were alerted that Gary, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, had walked away from his family during a trip to the zoo. Once on scene, we