Our Mission Statement…
The members of the Yakima Police Department will partner with the community to reduce violent crime, while always providing exceptional customer service.
The YPD Difference…
At the Yakima Police Department, we believe in building relationships—relationships between ourselves and the community we protect, relationships between our fellow officers and their families, and personal relationships to support us in what we do every day.
That is why at YPD, we believe in providing our members a fulfilling work environment, excellent pay and benefits, and a supportive community so they can stay focused on the life-saving duties they perform.
At YPD we pride ourselves on taking care of those who take care of our community members every day and we know it makes all the difference.
Latest News...
Three People Shot at a Yakima Mini-Mart
June 22, 2022
Detectives from the Yakima Police Department’s Gang and Major Crimes Units are searching for two people they believe were behind Tuesday morning’s 8th homicide in the city. Three people were… Read More
YPD Names Driver, Passenger in Traffic Accident at Yakima Airport
June 8, 2022
On May 20, 2022, at about 3:00 am, the driver of a vehicle traveling at an extremely high rate of speed eastbound on Washington Avenue was unable to maintain control… Read More
Suspect in Sunday Shooting Admits Involvement in Another Homicide Last Year
May 16, 2022
A 43-year-old Yakima man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in what police believe was a gang-related incident. While being questioned, one of the suspects in the shooting told… Read More
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Message from Chief Matt Murray…
Hi, I’m Matthew Murray, Yakima’s Chief of Police. I’ve been a police officer for nearly 30 years, and I’m proud to be leading our great police force here in Yakima. We believe that to effectively police in a community, there has to be trust—and trust is built in relationships. That’s why, since starting as Chief of Police, I’ve made it a priority to get out into the community and get to know people. If you see me or other officers in your neighborhood, we invite you to come say hello or just give us a wave. It’s our goal to build relationships and ultimately reduce crime. When police know their community and have earned the trust of its residents that builds stronger, safer communities. Communication is a powerful tool in bringing communities together and keeping them safe. This website is designed to help you find what you need. If you have questions, please let us know. We’re here to listen and connect.
– Chief Murray
Chief’s Blog…
One of the most difficult things we face in our profession is the loss of a fellow law enforcement officer. Unfortunately, it is a reality …
Most of us have experienced the loss of a loved one. Typically, this happens from old age or sickness. And it hurts. Unfortunately, some families …
NOTE- In the wake of the recent finding against Officer Derek Chauvin, several people have asked for my thoughts on the institution of policing in …
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MISSING PERSON
The Yakima Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Anthony Joseph Bianco (56 years old). Anthony was last seen on August 30th, 2024 leaving a residence on Lateral B Rd in Wapato (Yakama Nation Reservation) and has since been reported as a missing person. If you have any information to the whereabouts of Anthony, please contact the Yakima Police Department at 509-575-6200, or the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office at 509-574-2500.
RUNAWAY JUVENILE
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Can we assume that the hair and eye color got mixed? Or does she have dyed hair and colored contacts in?
Prayers she is found. Chloe if you are reading this... it's so unsafe out there 😫. Go home or to a shelter. There are so many safe places to go. YPD, Sheriff's. YFD.
Prayers she is found safe💕🙏💕
Go to the Boyfriends house!
Probably out having fun get real
Prayers
Young girls are in so much danger….
One of two things I can think of why she ran away. 1) She thinks she knows it all and grown and does not want to follow the rules of her parents house or. 2) She ran away from an abusive home.
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TRAFFIC TUESDAY (SEPTEMBER SUMMARY)
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Wow! I can't believe there are so many drivers that don't care about others. I'm for removing all warning labels from products to weed out these careless stupid drivers.
I wish they would put up cameras in the intersections and start ticketing the red light runners. There isn’t an intersection that I go through that at the minimum one car runs the red light when my light has already turned green!
Scary out there and thank you for what you do!!! Stay safe <3
💙Thank you for what you do to keep us safe💙❤👮💪💯
What a month!
59 DUI's. That is scary!
It would be nice if it also had a previous year comparison.
Edgar Camacho
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Yikes !!
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MISSING PERSON
The Yakima Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Anthony Joseph Bianco (56 years old). Anthony was last seen on August 30th, 2024 leaving a residence on Lateral B Rd in Wapato (Yakama Nation Reservation) and has since been reported as a missing person. If you have any information to the whereabouts of Anthony, please contact the Yakima Police Department at 509-575-6200, or the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office at 509-574-2500.
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Prayers he’s found safe 🙏🏼
Prayers for a safe return 🙏
Prayers
Hope he’s found okay! 🙏
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