Month: August 2016...

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… 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… 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… 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… Read More