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Yakima Police Introduces Safecam
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
***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
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
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
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