Month: March 2016...
Yakima Police Welcome Three New Officers
Three new Yakima Police Officers were sworn in recently after finishing their probationary period and necessary training. Officers Hailie Meyers, Ian Cole and Travis Shephard are now full time Yakima Police… Read More
Yakima Shows Support For Texas Police Officer
The Yakima Police Department’s Command Staff is pictured holding a shawl, made for a Yakima native fighting for his life in Texas. Fort Worth Police Officer Matt Pearce was shot… Read More
Jeff Ely Named Officer of the Year
Yakima Police Officer Jeff Ely was named the Yakima Police Department’s Officer of the Year for 2015. He received the award at a special ceremony on March 22nd, 2016 at the Yakima Convention… Read More
Wapato Grad Joins Yakima Police
New Yakima Police Probationary Officer Mario Vela was sworn in by Yakima City Clerk Sonja Claar Tee. The 27-year-old is a 2007 graduate of Wapato High School and a 2012 graduate… Read More
Yakima Police Patrol Sergeant Receives Patriot Award
Yakima Police Sergeant Ryan Wisner was recently honored for his support of the military. The Patriot Award was given out by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve,… Read More