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.

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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…

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

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WINTER PUPPY 🐶🐶 FIND
Last night, these 2 pups were found abandonded in a duffel bag in the cold, and taken to Suncomm 911 Communications Yakima . Our Community Service Officers brought them in to the Police Department, and they spent the day with the YPD family. Thankfully, our friends at YWCA Yakima  adopted them and they will have a loving home! 

#Puppies #HappyStory

WINTER PUPPY 🐶🐶 FIND
Last night, these 2 pups were found abandonded in a duffel bag in the cold, and taken to Suncomm 911 Communications Yakima . Our Community Service Officers brought them in to the Police Department, and they spent the day with the YPD family. Thankfully, our friends at YWCA Yakima adopted them and they will have a loving home!

#puppies #happystory
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Such sweet puppies! Thank you Yakima Police Department and YWCA Yakima !! ❤️

What a wonderful outcome.!

Thank You for taking them in!! So grateful♥️♥️

They are adorable. Thank you all for keeping them safe and finding homes.

Thank You!!!

I'm so glad!what are these people thinking in this weather or any weather! Bring tears.thanks to the the people who adopted them.you are very good souls! Thank you!

God bless the one that brought them to SunComm, thank you YPD for taking care of them throughout the day, and the ones that adopted them. Thankful for good people in the Community!

Oh how cute 😍

Thank you for the rescue!

Thank you for adopting these sweet babies

I am sure these sweet babies are going to receive plenty of love from the YWCA. 💜💜

Oh my gosh how adorable💜💜💜

Thank you Jesus!!!

Oh my goodness so happy they were found!!! Please spay and neuter ♥️🙏

Thank you

OMG they are sooo cute!! 😍

Thank you for helping these little ones get safe and warm!

Yaaaah! KUDOS to both YPD & the YWCA TEAM!! You guys are Awesome!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Puppy therapy is the best

Bless you!!!

Thank you to all involved with saving these precious babies!!! 🖤🤍 OMG! They are so adorable! 😍 As the mama of two puppies myself, my heart is warmed even more knowing these two are now loved and safe! 🖤🖤

I’m sorry this is snarky, thank you to Community Service, aka Animal Control for answering the phone and especially for stepping in and saving these innocents

Thank you YPD and YWCA Y’all are great rescue angels

Ahhh I love that for you guys!!

Thanks to you all.❤️

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CITY OF YAKIMA PARKING INFORMATION
For parking information please scan QR code or visit www.yakimapolice.org/parking

CITY OF YAKIMA PARKING INFORMATION
For parking information please scan QR code or visit www.yakimapolice.org/parking
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I rarely go downtown and probably won’t ever anymore. But hope it works out for the city! 🤔

Ill just choose to go else where!!

My question is why would businessmen approach council to charge for city lots. I read two different stories, city lots and private lots. I'd like to know who is profiting.

Sadly, the city next to my hometown did the same. Mill city on the upswing that brought in great restaurants and small businesses. Then they switched to similar paid parking, spent a ton on building a parking garage that was no where close to convenient for older folks due to the distance from downtown shops. Within 2 years, many of the small businesses and restaurants left due to parking costs/limitations.

Everyone can blame Mann and Hittle of the downtown association board for the policy they said “all businesses were on board” with and clearly they didn’t and this has been the worst policy implementation ever. We need to quit listening to below average people for ideas….

Another reason to shop on line

Hi, I clicked the link to attempt to purchase a parking pass to park in the downtown Yakima area this weekend but there is no place on the website to purchase the pass

Always something to complain about smh

Scan ?. How many people don't know how?

How about all the cars that are parked on the side of the streets they should get towed or ticketed also sometimes when we want to cross the other street you can’t see because of these broke down cars or just people that park there it’s so annoying

Where do the employees of downtown businesses park? Maybe I missed something?

There is no way that I am indulging or encouraging this "scan the QR code" nonsense.

Enlighten me on how your making any easier for business to thrive downtown?

If you don’t agree here is what will help us!! As my husband and I own a business in downtown and it is offering us and our business owners tremendously  chng.it/dtSZCHRsL9

From what I heard: Years ago local businesses paid a tax to tear down old buildings and make them parking lots. The one behind the Federal courthouse was taken away from them but the others including the one behind Sportscenter I thought was theirs?

What bull 💩💩💩 no good timing for the capital theater nor around restaurants. Total B.S. You wonder why everything good is moving to union gap. Well here ya go. Greedy mother humpers.. 🤬🤬🤬

YAKIMA CITIZENS "TELL YOUR CITY COUNSIL REPRESENTATIVES "ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING METERS, CUT AND DRIED!" SPOKANE WA, HAS THEM DOWNTOWN YOU GET LIKE 3 MINUTES FOR 25 CENTS!! WE WENT TO "THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE DOWN BY DIVISION STREET AND HWY 395 NORTH. DURING YOUR MEAL YOU HAVE TO RUN DOWN THE STREET TO PUT QUARTERS IN THE METER WHILE YOUR FOOD GETS COLD! OUR MEALS FOR 2 COST $48 THAT'S TOO MUCH TO PAY FOR A MEAL . IT WOULD HAVE COST US $15 FOR THE PARKING METER IF WE DUDNT GET TO GO BOXES FOR SPENDING TIME RUNNING DOWN THE STREET TO FEED THE METER. SO THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE WON'T HAVE US FOR CUSTOMERS AGAIN. MAYBE THE BUSINESSES DOWNTOWN YAKIMA SHOULD SEND THEIR OWNERS DOWN TO THE CITY OF YAKIMA ALL AT ONCE TO TELL THEM NO PARKING METERS IN THE CITY OF YAKIMA!! JUST ANOTHER WAY TO KILL MORE SHALL BUSINESSES!!

Taxation is theft

I don’t know who does your social media or your site set up but really… Design tip: Seriously the QR code in a social media post is not useful. Do you know how many steps it takes to scan a QR code while on your phone vs clicking the link? Even if you’re on desktop you have to grab your phone to scan it… The link goes to a page where you have options and if you click the option to purchase a permit it goes to a notification without the option to purchase a permit. 🤦🏽‍♀️ My whole problem with this process is you still haven’t set up a reasonable system for people to abide by the law The City of Yakima Ben Hittle Joe Mann and it is unfairly punishing the people who work, live and support the downtown area. All of the businesses in downtown are not all a part of Downtown Yakima (DAY) and did not agree to the revised proposal regarding parking. We want a solution, we want a (working) system to abide by the law and we want to work downtown without being penalized. Help us do that.

I’ll just not shop downtown anymore. Yakima isn’t Seattle. I’m not going to go places where I have to put any stress or thought into parking to participate.

No reason to go downtown to much hassle and no real draws as far as business goes 😑

Not a problem with parking as I find everything I need away from the Yakima down town area.

How about the obese Chief of Police stop talking on this phone when he's driving. He's a liability on the road.

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TOY DRIVE - 12/2/23

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Join us and Walmart in Terrace Heights for Holiday Toy Drive 2023! We will be at Walmart on December 2nd and 3rd from 8 am - 6 pm. Buy and donate a toy for children with cancer and life-threatening illnesses who will not be home for Christmas. Children in hospitals need toys on Christmas too.

This year, we are partnering with our friends at the Yakima Police Department. We can be at both Yakima Walmart stores to make giving easier. Hope to see you there! Thank you.

#JasmineStrong #ToysForKids #KidsInHospitals #LocalSupport #Christmas #YakimaSheriff #YakimaPolice Walmart Yakima - E Chestnut Ave Walmart Yakima - W Nob Hill Blvd JasmineStrong

¡Únase a nosotros y a Walmart en Terrace Heights para la colecta de juguetes Navideña 2023! Estaremos en Walmart el 2 y 3 de diciembre de 8 am a 6 pm. Compre y done un juguete para niños con cáncer y enfermedades potencialmente mortales que no estarán en casa para Navidad. Los niños en los hospitales también necesitan juguetes en Navidad. Este año, nos asociamos con nuestros amigos del Departamento de Policía de Yakima. Podemos estar en ambas tiendas Walmart de Yakima para facilitar las donaciones. ¡Esperamos verte allí! Gracias.
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