News & Events
21st Century Policing Highlights the Chamber Luncheon
Yakima Police Chief Dominic Rizzi, along with Captains Gary Jones and Jay Seely were the featured speakers at the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon on Monday, September 12th, at the Yakima Convention Center. They spoke about policing in the 21st century and took questions from the audience.
2nd Annual BBQ with a Cop at The Range
The 2nd Annual Barbeque with the Cops held at “The Range” in Yakima on Saturday, September 10th was a success. An estimated 300 people attended the event put on by “The Range” and several local businesses. The event was held to show support for law enforcement and to allow local residents an opportunity to talk to … Read More
10-Year-Old is Yakima Chief for a Day
Ten-year-old Esteban Cruz has been recognized by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission as the Yakima Police Chief for a Day 2016. In a ceremony held in Burien on August 18th, Chief Esteban was sworn in, along with 33 other little chiefs from around the state. Accompanying Chief Esteban for the day was Captain Jay … Read More
YPD Chaplains Offer Support
In February 2013, the Yakima Police Department decided to have a more visible face with our Police Chaplain Unit. The police department has had chaplains within the department for decades, but typically they were a silent presence within the department. The chaplains also served our community through contact for death notifications, comfort and care, … Read More
Large Turnout for National Night Out City Wide Party
We had a wonderful turnout for the city wide National Night Out party at Sarg Hubbard Park on Monday, August 1st. A special thanks to U.S. Cellular and Yakima County Crime Stoppers for sponsoring the event. We would also like to thank Steve Hahn VW-Audio, GESA Credit Union, Target, Advance Life Systems, The Yakima Police Department Explorers … Read More
Run With the Cops Fundraiser for Special Olympics Held in Downtown Yakima
The annual Fun Run with the Cops was held in downtown Yakima Friday, July 29th. One hundred forty-two runners joined several members of the Yakima Police Department in the run and they helped to raise over $8,000 for Special Olympic athletes in the Yakima Valley.
Yakima Police Officers Honored for Saving Lives
Several Yakima Police Officers were honored on July 12th by the Yakima Kiwanis Club . The officers were honored for their heroic efforts in saving the lives of several senior citizens at the Heatherton Senior Condominiums in March of this year. Yakima Police Officer Brad Althauser, who was given the “Everyday Hero Award” first saw … Read More
Yakima Police Holding Roll Call BBQ’s
In the ongoing effort to build trust between the Yakima Police Department and local citizens, YPD is hosting Roll Call BBQ’s in neighborhoods throughout the city. The idea is to bring officers together with residents in neighborhoods they patrol and to allows citizens to get to know the officers. The first Roll Call BBW was held … Read More
Yakima Police Officers Take Part in Torch Run for Special Olympics
Several members of the Yakima Police Department took part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Five Officers along with Federal ATF and Homeland Security Agents each ran 5 miles and completed a 40 mile trip from south of Toppenish to Naches. The officers took over for a Tri-Cities team that ran across the state in … Read More
Yakima Motor Unit Scores Well at Regional Competition
Congratulations to three Yakima Police Officers with the YPD Motor Unit for their accomplishments at the 2016 North American Motor Officers Association Conference, which was held recently in Tulalip, Washington. Our unit received several trophies for the skills they demonstrated. The trophies included: second place overall in the Harley Division, third place in the slow race, third place in the … Read More