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No tricks, just treats from Fircrest Police and Tacoma Fire. Stop by for Halloween goodies and sweets!October 31 | 5:30–...
10/21/2026

No tricks, just treats from Fircrest Police and Tacoma Fire. Stop by for Halloween goodies and sweets!

October 31 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. Fircrest Public Safety Building

While supplies last, so don't be late,
Our candy stash won't sit and wait!

10/19/2026

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗–𝟐𝟑 | 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 | 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲

A school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), but illegal school bus passing is a significant threat to children and their caretakers.

🔹The most dangerous part of the school bus ride is getting on and off the school bus.

🔹In every state, it is illegal for vehicle drivers to pass a school bus while the school bus stop-arm is extended and the red lights are flashing. Failing to stop could result in injury or death to child pedestrians or their caretakers.

🔹The school bus loading and unloading area is called the “Danger Zone.” Specifically, this is any side of the bus where a child may not be seen by the bus driver and, therefore, is in the most danger. These areas include:
👉10 feet in front of the bus, where the driver may be sitting too high to see a child
👉10 feet on either side of the bus, where a child may be in the driver’s blind spots
👉Behind the school bus

🔹Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.

🔹Motorists may begin moving only when the red flashing lights are turned off, the stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins to move.

🔹Never pass on the right side of the bus, where children enter or exit. This is illegal and can have tragic results.

For more information on illegal school bus passing, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/school-bus-safety/reducing-illegal-passing-school-buses.

Thank you for your continued support of the Fircrest Police Department. Here's a brief look at our third quarter activit...
10/16/2026

Thank you for your continued support of the Fircrest Police Department. Here's a brief look at our third quarter activity and enforcement efforts.

Fircrest Police Chief Celis spent story time with the “tots” this past Tuesday at the Fircrest Parks and Recreation Comm...
10/15/2026

Fircrest Police Chief Celis spent story time with the “tots” this past Tuesday at the Fircrest Parks and Recreation Community Center. Chief Celis read “Who Is My Police Officer” to an attentive crowd of youngsters. Tot Story Time is scheduled on Tuesdays, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Center, and occasionally features members of the community as guest readers.

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖–𝟐𝟒 | 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 | 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens ages 15–...
10/14/2026

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖–𝟐𝟒 | 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 | 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲

Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens ages 15–18 in the United States. Inexperience behind the wheel, combined with speeding, poor judgment, and distractions, puts young drivers at greater risk, especially when friends are in the car.

Distracted driving is a particular concern. One in three teens who text say they have done so while driving. Research has found that dialing a phone while driving increases a teen’s risk of crashing by six times, while texting increases the risk by 23 times.

Phones aren’t the only distraction. Eating or drinking, adjusting music, applying makeup, and interacting with passengers can all take a driver’s attention away from the road. Taking their eyes off the road for even five seconds can have serious consequences.

Parents play an important role in helping teens become safer drivers. Model safe driving habits, establish clear expectations about distractions and passengers, and spend time practicing with your teen. Driver education provides a foundation, but experience behind the wheel is essential to developing safe driving skills.

For more information about teen driving risks and ways to help young drivers stay safe, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s teen driving resources (www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/teen-driving).

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Officer Bounds to the Fircrest Police Department! 🎉Officer Bounds joins us from the Port o...
09/23/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Officer Bounds to the Fircrest Police Department! 🎉

Officer Bounds joins us from the Port of Seattle Police Department after graduating from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy in 2024.
A lifelong local, Mikael graduated from Lakes High School, where he met his future wife, Greta. Officer Bounds has attended numerous community events in Fircrest, and his positive experiences in our community were a major motivator for him to apply with our department.

We are very excited to welcome Officer Bounds to the department and look forward to having him serve the Fircrest community!👮‍♂️

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗. As students head back to class, we’re asking drivers to pay a little extra at...
09/03/2026

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗. As students head back to class, we’re asking drivers to pay a little extra attention, especially during morning drop-off and afternoon pickup times.

Please slow down, stay alert, and give yourself a little extra time. The graphic below is a good refresher on when drivers are required to stop for a school bus.

𝐀 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬-𝐮𝐩 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲: Whittier is under construction, so expect changes to normal traffic patterns and extra activity around the school. Please use a little extra patience and caution as everyone gets used to the new routine.

Let’s help our students start the school year safely.

𝐈𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕.As a...
09/02/2026

𝐈𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕.

As always, Fircrest Police officers remain on duty and available to serve our community.

🚔 For Emergencies: Call 9-1-1

📞 For Non-Emergencies: Call 253-287-4455

However you spend the long weekend, make it a safe one as we close out summer.

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Officer Sood to the Fircrest Police Department! 🎉Officer Sood was officially sworn in last...
08/26/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Officer Sood to the Fircrest Police Department! 🎉

Officer Sood was officially sworn in last night as the newest member of our department. He brings valuable experience in both corrections and patrol, including service with the Washington State Patrol and Tukwila Police Department. Officer Sood is also trilingual, speaking English, Hindi, and Punjabi. He has already made a great impression during his first few weeks with us, and we’re excited to have him on the team!

Please join us in welcoming Officer Sood to the Fircrest family! 👮‍♂️
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⭐ Officer Commendation – Officer Lease ⭐

We would also like to recognize Officer Lease for his outstanding actions during a November 2024 shots-fired investigation. While working alone that night, Officer Lease quickly recognized suspicious activity, pursued three armed suspects, and successfully apprehended one. His actions, along with the assistance of neighboring agencies, led to the recovery of multiple fi****ms and ultimately helped bring a dangerous case to justice.

In June 2026, the suspect was found guilty of four counts of Assault in the First Degree and one count of Drive-by Shooting. Officer Lease’s vigilance, courage, and dedication to protecting our community exemplify the highest standards of law enforcement.

Outstanding work, Officer Lease! We are proud to have you serving the Fircrest community.

Thank you to everyone who joined the Fircrest Police Department for a great National Night Out last night!We enjoyed see...
08/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the Fircrest Police Department for a great National Night Out last night!

We enjoyed seeing so many members of our community and appreciate the businesses, community groups, law enforcement partners, and first responder agencies whose support helped make this annual event such a success.

We’re already looking forward to next year!

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302 Regents Boulevard
Fircrest, WA
98466

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