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YPD Says Goodbye to Longtime Captain

On Friday, March 30th, The Yakima Police Department said goodbye to longtime Captain Jeff Schneider, who retired after serving the department for thirty-three years and four months. After he was hired by… Read More

YPD Holds Annual Awards Ceremony

The Yakima Police Department held its annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, February 21st, at the Yakima Convention Center. Curt Oja, who is a detective in the Special Assault Unit was named… Read More

Hundreds Attend Church Security Forum

Several hundred people attended a church security forum at Yakima Four Square Church on Saturday, January 27th.  Yakima Police Officer Nate Henyan, retired YPD officer Dave Kellett, Yakima County Sheriff… Read More

Four Little Heroes Receive Life Saving Award

On Friday, January 5th , four local children were given Life Savings Awards from the Yakima Police Department at Cottonwood Elementary School in West Valley.  The children were honored for… Read More

YPD and Target Spread Christmas Cheer

On Thursday, December 14th, The 6th Annual Heroes and Helpers at Target brought some Christmas cheer to 15 small children and their families. 15 Yakima Police Officers and 15 local children took part… Read More