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

Contact

Tacoma Police Department

Main Information Line:
(253) 591-5950
For Emergencies: 9-1-1
Police Non-Emergency:
(253) 287-4455

Tacoma Police Department Headquarters
3701 South Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409

Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Tacoma Police Chief

Meet Interim Tacoma Police Chief Patti Jackson: Police Chief

Patti 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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Additional Resources

How to report complaints about abandoned or derelict properties

Make a neighborhood noise or nuisance complaint

Learn about reporting mail theft

Report parking complaints

How to report traffic concerns

Issuing a complaint about a drug house

Provide information about human habitation

Learn about requesting increased patrols

Request contact from a Community Liaison Officer

No Trespass Authorization Form: Business

No Trespass Authorization Form: Individual

View TPD Crime Data Dashboard

View Use of Deadly Force Cases

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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