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Yakima Police Officers Take Part in Torch Run for Special Olympics

Several members of the Yakima Police Department took part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Five Officers along with Federal ATF and Homeland Security Agents each ran 5 miles… Read More

Yakima Motor Unit Scores Well at Regional Competition

Congratulations to three Yakima Police Officers with the YPD Motor Unit for their accomplishments at the 2016 North American Motor Officers Association Conference, which was held recently in Tulalip, Washington. Our unit received several trophies… Read More

Ceremony Held to Honor Peace Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

A special ceremony was held May 10th at Performance Park in Downtown Yakima to honor Peace Officers killed in the line of duty. Members of the Yakima Police Department, Yakima County Sheriff’s… Read More

Hundreds Rally to Stop Violence

Several hundred people attended the “Stop the Violence Rally,” Saturday April 30th , at Miller Park. Members of the Yakima Police Department, including Chief Dominic Rizzi joined local citizens at the event.  It was put… Read More

Great Turnout for Yakima Police Citizens Academy

The Yakima Police Department’s Citizens Academy began on Wednesday April 13th with 39 people attending. The academy will cover a wide range of law enforcement activities including gang enforcement, traffic… Read More