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DEVELOPING TOMORROW'S LEADERS!
On July 31st 2026, YPD was excited to host a first of its kind leadership seminar for future police leaders. Drawing on the vast and incredible experiences of leaders from criminal justice such as those recently promoted and what Police Chiefs look for in promoting staff, to the extraordinary knowledge and experience of private sector leaders across our community and beyond. We had great presentations on organizational leadership skills, officer wellness, and how to manage crisis from many awe inspiring speakers. The course was made possible by the many donations of support from several organizations in Yakima, which were so grateful for. It is safe to say that the future of policing in the central Washington region is in good hands and many of the young leaders in the room will take our communities to great places in the years to come. Special thanks to all who contributed to the success of this seminar!
Class reviews:
"I enjoyed every presenter it was great having a variety of leaders from the community to get different perspectives.”
"I like the personal experience that the leaders shared. The information was pertinent to building leadership skills. I also appreciated the leaders from outside of law enforcement.”
"The number of leaders and individuals that came to speak and share their different perspectives.”
AUGUST 2026 - MONTHLY TRAFFIC STATS
AGOSTO 2026 - ESTADISTICAS MENSUALES DE TRAFICO
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I only drive twice a week because of the traffic. I am amazed how many people rush to each stop light, switching lanes numerous times. I drive the speed limit, in the same lane and usually get there first.
The people are done with your Flock cameras and ready to see you actually DO WORK instead of setting up a fascist surveillance hell hole
***UPDATE 9/2/26: Michael has been located. Thank you to all who shared the post.***
RUNAWAY JUVENILE
The Yakima Police Department is attempting to locate a runaway juvenile, by the name of Michael Geiersbach. He is a 13 year old male, approx. 5’1” 130-140 lbs. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and grey pants. He was last seen in the area of N 16th Ave and Hathaway. Please call 911 or the Yakima Police Department at (509) 575-6200 if you have any information on his whereabouts.
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Look him up on Google. There is more to the story. Earlier this year his Mom went to a homeless camp somewhere here in Yakima...he went to Spokane. I'm guessing with relatives. I'm guessing again he is back here looking for her. Hope is is safe!
He was sitting on the ground yesterday with his back against the green dumpster almost directly across from OIC food bank
What is he running away from?
I am sharing this for his safety, and I am praying that he is found safe very soon and gets help solving any issues he may be having in his life at this time. 💞🙏🙏🙏🙏💞
At the peak age of a rebel teen, most parents know that our children once becoming teens make these decisions to run without thinking further ahead about who this might effect, who’s going to be there for long term support. They at this age often think they know it all. Hopefully he is safe with a friend and decides to check in with his parents. Also some parents are super strict to control this behavior of running away but honestly when I was younger that just made me want to keep away from my parents and friends were my go to because that’s what made me happy at the time. We grow up and think back at the times we all went through this and if I wasn’t an immature teen of course I wouldn’t have put my parents through what I did. Lots of sleepless night worrying about me and I really at the time didn’t care. Go home boy check in with your parents now that public has watch out for you, or check in with police station let them know your safe. If a kid volunteer to leave the home for whatever reason as long as they are safe the parents will be notified and yes police try to talk the child into going back home. I went through this and the police wouldn’t let me press charges because my child left voluntarily but when they found mine they were able to talk her into coming back. You can make grown decisions when you turn 18!
Go home broski
SOS - Missing Persons has shared this missing persons post in the hopes that it may help to find Michael.
Prayers being sent and his found safely
Prayers!🙏🙏🙏
Prayers he is safe
Kids run for a reason. I pray that he is safe or is put in a safe home. 🙏🏼
Praying he comes home safely
Amen
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Thank You Jesus for his safe return to his family ❤️🙏
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Prayers he is found safe💕🙏💕
Maybe the whole story needs to be released .. not just he’s a runaway . Most 13 year olds don’t runaway .
Renee Hughes yes kids run for a reason but most run because they don't like to follow rules, boundaries and time lines. You should know that.
Prayers he's ok and gets the help he needs to be a wonderful hard working young man!
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Shared in Massachusetts 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Sharing from Yakima 🙏❤️🙏❤️
The question is, what is wrong with home life, that these children are running away from.. not getting their way? Or is it neglect and or abuse... kids don't leave if life is good..
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Servants not leaders. In America we the people lead, and Servants make it happen.
Can any of the new leaders find out why Don Ruff, acting manager of the Chestnut Manor Apts., gets away with stealing wheelchairs, ignores calls to examine mold throughout the building, hired an IT tech named Norman Ives Jr. to hack into devices of elderly tenants, and didn't report thefts of tenants rent checks and money orders out of the front office????