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Yakima Police Introduces Safecam

August 16, 2018 at 10:02 am

The Yakima Police Department (“YPD”) has introduced a new community action program designed to help solve crimes faster.  SafeCam is a program that allows business owners, tenants, and homeowners the… Read More

Man Dies After Assaulting Woman

July 17, 2018 at 1:26 pm

***UPDATE*** NEW INFORMATION   Based on new information obtained by Yakima Police Department detectives, the death of a 57-year old man who died last night is not being ruled a… Read More

Unitentional Homicide

July 17, 2018 at 1:20 pm

5/30/18       News Release   Yakima Police (“YPD”) Investigators have determined that a shooting which occurred on Saturday, May 26th was an unintentional homicide. YPD Detectives were able… Read More

Yakima Police Department K-9 Unit Gets Huge Donation

July 12, 2018 at 3:12 pm

On Wednesday, July 12th, 2018,  a check for $23,500 was presented to the Yakima Police Department K-9 Unit at the Yakima Valley Pippins game at Yakima County Stadium. The check… Read More

Yakima Police Department Appoints New Recruiting Officer

June 12, 2018 at 3:52 pm

For the first time ever, the Yakima Police Department has a full-time recruiting officer.  She is Officer Hailie Meyers, a four-year veteran of YPD.  The recruiting officer position was created… Read More