Fircrest Police Department

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As we observe Memorial Day, the Fircrest Police Department honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ult...
05/25/2026

As we observe Memorial Day, the Fircrest Police Department honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their courage, service, and dedication will never be forgotten.

Please note that our administrative office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the holiday. Officers will be on patrol throughout the day.

For emergencies, call 9 1 1

For non-emergencies, call 253-287-4455

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

The community is invited to attend the Pierce County Law Enforcement Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at...
05/19/2026

The community is invited to attend the Pierce County Law Enforcement Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the County City Building in Tacoma.

The ceremony honors the courage, sacrifice, and service of fallen law enforcement officers and military police whose dedication to protecting others will never be forgotten. Community members, law enforcement agencies, families, and friends are welcome to join in remembering those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

๐Ÿ—“ Wednesday, May 27, 2026
๐Ÿ•™ 10:00 AM
๐Ÿ“ County City Building, 930 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma, WA

05/15/2026

In conjunction with national high visibility โ€œClick It or Ticketโ€ enforcement campaigns during the month of May and in advance of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, seatbelt emphasis will be conducted in Pierce County from May 16 to 24.

๐‘ฐ๐’‡ ๐’๐’‚๐’˜ ๐’†๐’๐’‡๐’๐’“๐’„๐’†๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’”๐’‘๐’๐’•๐’” ๐’”๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’๐’† ๐’–๐’๐’ƒ๐’†๐’๐’•๐’†๐’…, ๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’š ๐’˜๐’Š๐’๐’ ๐’‘๐’–๐’๐’ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’…๐’“๐’Š๐’—๐’†๐’“ ๐’๐’—๐’†๐’“ ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’Š๐’”๐’”๐’–๐’† ๐’‚ ๐’•๐’Š๐’„๐’Œ๐’†๐’•.

Seat belts are the best defense against impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers. Being buckled up during a crash helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle; the seat belt slows you down and spreads crash forces over the strongest parts of your body. Despite steady increases in observed seat belt use, approximately half of all passenger vehicle deaths are unrestrained.

๐—•๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐˜†
ยท Place the shoulder belt across the middle of the chest and away from the neck.
ยท Lay the lap belt across the hips and not the stomach.
ยท NEVER place the seat belt behind the back or under arms.

๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” | ๐‡๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐จ๐ž๐ฌIn 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May ...
05/11/2026

๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” | ๐‡๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐จ๐ž๐ฌ

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as National Police Week.

This week, we join communities across the country in recognizing National Police Week. It is a time to honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women in law enforcement who dedicate their lives to protecting our neighborhoods. From responding to emergencies in the middle of the night to building relationships through community outreach, their commitment ensures our families can feel safe and secure. We also hold a special place of honor for those who have lost their lives in the line of duty; their bravery and legacy will never be forgotten.

To all those who wear the badge with integrity and compassion: ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’‚๐’๐’Œ ๐’š๐’๐’– ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐’š๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’”๐’†๐’“๐’—๐’Š๐’„๐’†.

04/27/2026

Be a Superhero! Donate blood and save a life!
Sign up now for our next Blood Drive at the Fircrest Community Center. The Bloodmobile will be on site next Thursday, April 30th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Scan the QR code below or go to www.BloodworksNW.org to sign up today.

๐‘๐จ๐š๐ ๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐š๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ!The City of Tacoma will be conducting asphalt repairs from Berkeley Ave to S Visscher St on S 19th St, Tues...
04/24/2026

๐‘๐จ๐š๐ ๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐š๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ!

The City of Tacoma will be conducting asphalt repairs from Berkeley Ave to S Visscher St on S 19th St, Tuesday, May 5.

To safely complete this work, Pearl Street from S 12th to S 19th will be closed and S 19th St will be down to one lane through the intersection and subject to limited local access during the project hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Residents accessing S 19th from Fircrest will be required to turn right from Alameda Ave and Berkeley Ave during construction hours.

See the attached letter from the City of Tacoma for detailed information regarding this road work.

As we look back at the first quarter of 2026, weโ€™re sharing a snapshot of the work your Fircrest Police Department has b...
04/16/2026

As we look back at the first quarter of 2026, weโ€™re sharing a snapshot of the work your Fircrest Police Department has been doing to keep our community safe and supported.

๐Ÿ“Š By the Numbers:
โ€ข 2,034 Calls for Service
โ€ข 311 Reports Written
โ€ข 1,723 Traffic Stops
โ€ข 5 DUI Enforcement Cases

Our officers remain committed to proactive policing, with a strong focus on traffic safety, community response, and enforcement where it matters most.

Thank you for your ongoing support; weโ€™re proud to serve this community.

The Police Department has recently been notified that a resident received a phone call from an individual claiming to be...
03/12/2026

The Police Department has recently been notified that a resident received a phone call from an individual claiming to be one of our detectives. The caller asked for personal information, including bank account details, and stated they were working with the FBI and Homeland Security.

Fortunately, the resident did not provide any information and contacted the police department directly.

Although the caller ID displayed the police departmentโ€™s phone number, this can happen through a process known as โ€œspoofing,โ€ which allows a caller to manipulate the number that appears on your phone.

โš ๏ธ Important reminders:
โ€ข Be cautious when receiving unexpected calls requesting personal or financial information.
โ€ข If you are not involved in an active case or feel uncomfortable answering questions, hang up.
โ€ข Call the police department directly using the official phone number to verify whether the call is legitimate.

๐Ÿšซ The Police Department will not threaten or pressure residents to provide personal information over the phone.

If you receive a call like this or have questions, please contact the Police Department directly.

Leash Law Reminder for Fircrest ResidentsSpring is right around the corner, and with warmer weather on the way, more ped...
03/10/2026

Leash Law Reminder for Fircrest Residents

Spring is right around the corner, and with warmer weather on the way, more pedestrians and their pets will be enjoying time outdoors. This is a good opportunity to remind everyone of the Cityโ€™s required leash law.

Under Municipal Code 7.03, dogs must always be on a leash unless they are in a designated off-leash area. Currently, the City of Fircrest does not have any designated off-leash areas.

The Police Department regularly receives complaints regarding dogs that are off leash. While parks and open spaces may seem like ideal places to throw a ball or allow dogs to run freely, doing so is a violation of city code. The Police Department is obligated to enforce the law as written.

In the coming weeks, you may see officers contacting dog owners to advise them of the leash requirement. We will begin with a warning period to ensure all residents are aware of the ordinance. Following this education period, officers will begin issuing infractions as part of the enforcement process. The fine for having a dog off leash is $513.00.

Our goal is not to issue citations, but to gain voluntary compliance and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone in our community. While many members of the department are dog lovers, we recognize that not all residents are comfortable around off-leash dogs.

For reference, Municipal Code 7.03.150 states in part:

โ€œUnless in a designated off-leash area (โ€˜off-leash areaโ€™ shall mean any area designated by the city within which dogs, under the effective control of the owner or custodian, may be off leash), it shall be a violation for the owner or custodian of any dog to cause, permit, or allow such dog to roam, run, stray, or be away from the premises of such owner or custodian and to be on any public place or any public property or the private property of another in the city unless such dog, while away from such premises, is controlled by a leash or chain not more than eight feet in lengthโ€ฆโ€

We appreciate your cooperation in helping keep our community safe and welcoming for all.

UPDATE: The sweet dog has been reunited with his owner. Thank you๐Ÿถ FOUND DOGThis sweet dog was found and is safe. If you...
02/24/2026

UPDATE: The sweet dog has been reunited with his owner. Thank you

๐Ÿถ FOUND DOG
This sweet dog was found and is safe. If you know the owner or if he is yours, please come and get him at the Fircrest Police Department asap before he is turned into the shelter. No collar or tags.

๐Ÿ“ Proof of ownership will be required.

Please share to help reunite this pup with their family! Thank you

Yesterday, the Police Department held its annual meeting to present our 2025 department awards. Officer Jacob Lease rece...
02/18/2026

Yesterday, the Police Department held its annual meeting to present our 2025 department awards. Officer Jacob Lease received the Top Shot Award for achieving the highest marksmanship score in the department. This marks his third consecutive year earning this honorโ€”an outstanding accomplishment.

Records Coordinator John Truong was named the Police Departmentโ€™s 2025 Employee of the Year. John stepped into the Records Coordinator role in the front office following the former coordinatorโ€™s retirement. His transition was seamless, and he never missed a beat in maintaining the departmentโ€™s efficiency. This award is especially meaningful because department administration has no role in selecting the recipient. Instead, it is voted on by all members of the department, who choose the individual they believe most deserves the recognition.

Please join me in congratulating both award winners!

I would also like to thank retired Tacoma Police Officer Chris Yglesias, a Fircrest resident, for providing an outstanding meal for our team to enjoy.

- Chief Victor Celis

Address

302 Regents Boulevard
Fircrest, WA
98466

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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