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This event would not have been possible without Kersten and the support of our local partners. We are grateful to everyone who attended and participated, helping us educate the public on these important issues. The Yakima Police Department’s Special Assault Unit, along with our Victim Services Senior Coordinator, Kersten Bergstrom, looks forward to working toward…

We are asking for your support. Please consider attending the City of Yakima Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 20th at 5PM and providing support regarding the Yakima Police Department’s Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) system . This technology has proven to be a critical investigative tool and has directly assisted in solving serious crimes, including…

Team YPD (Yakima Police Department)dominated the field and emerged triumphant over YSO (Yakima County Sheriff’s Office) in an electrifying best-of-three softball series! With back-to-back wins, YPD swept the competition and proudly brought home the 2025 championship trophy. We’d like to extend our thanks to our generous sponsor, Pacific Mobile Mechanic , for donating our team…

On behalf of the Yakima Police Patrollmans Association, we want to extend our deepest thanks for the incredibly meaningful tribute given to Sgt. Joe Deccio on April 20th. Dedicating a baseball field in his honor is a gesture that touches not only our department but everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working with…

The Yakima Police Patrolmans Association (YPPA) Benevolent Fund over the years, have effectively organized an annual golf tournament fundraiser in honor of Joe. The funds raised from this event will be dedicated to the Deccio Memorial Scholarship program, which not only pays tribute to Joe but also provides financial assistance to the Deccio family and…

Congratulations to our member Jim Fuehrer on his retirement. Jim worked for YPD for over 20 years and prior to that he worked for the Wapato Police Department. We want to wish Jim a happy retirement. Enjoy it

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