🚲 BIKES & BADGES RIDE-ALONG, HERO MILE & K9 BITE FOR A CAUSE
The Yakima Police Department invites you to hop on your bike and join officers for a family friendly “ride-along” on our beautiful Yakima Greenway!
Date: May 9th, 2026
Time: 10am-Noon
Location: Sarg Hubbard Park
(Bike ride will begin at Greenway Foundation Visitor Center to 16th Ave and back)
City of Yakima’s Assistant City Manager Gary Ballew has volunteered to take a YPD K9 bite, for a great cause! Fundraising proceeds will benefit the YPD Law Enforcement Memorial Garden
Following Bikes & Badges, join us for a “Hero Mile” Run! A meaningful, family-friendly fundraising event honoring the service and sacrifice of our local law enforcement officers. This event will bring our community together to create Yakima’s Law Enforcement Memorial Garden, a peaceful place of reflection and remembrance.
Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps preserve the legacy of those who have given their lives in the line of duty while strengthening the officers and the community they serve.
Sgt. Deccio was the first on-duty death for the Yakima Police Department. Sgt. Deccio will be the first to be memorialized at the grand opening of the Law Enforcement Memorial Garden. Sgt. Deccio was beloved by his fellow officers and dedicated his life to serving the community. Sgt. Deccio was also known for his dedication to physical health and held the record for the Yakima Regional SWAT team’s physical test for a number of years. The run is dedicated to his honor, and the proceeds from the event will be put towards the Law Enforcement Memorial Garden.
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🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉
This week, we had an officer graduate from the Corrections Law Enforcement Academy. Please join us in proudly congratulating Corrections Officer Diego Landa. ...

CSO STATS AND PUP 🐶 UPDATE

MARCH 2026 COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER STATS

Parking:
48 hr Impound Notices Posted 199
Towed Vehicles after posted notice 23
Public requests 311
Other 387

Animal Control:
New opened cases 136
Animal related complaints 442
Impounded animals 14
Other 158

*Other = active cases, closed cases, notice follow-ups, citations, and warnings / *5 week data

CSO PUP UPDATE
Back in February 2026 this female dog was left at the Randal Dog Park. Since that cold night, she has found her furever family. Yakima, meet Ms. Bettie!! Bettie has caught up on her sleep, is being treated for her skin condition, and is adjusting to life in her new home. We couldn’t be happier for Ms. Bettie, but we know this is not always the outcome for some animals. Being a pet parent is a big responsibility. Be sure to plan ahead when considering a new pet. Spay, neuter, vaccinate, and license your dogs. Keep your pets from roaming off your property and never abandon them. Finally, enjoy the time with furry companion! ...