Ritzville Police Department

07/28/2026

We are happy to announce that the Mobile Vet Center will be at our National Night Out! This is a great opportunity for connecting Veterans to resources available to them.

07/23/2026

Save the date, August 4th!
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✅Fun!

RITZVILLE— Ritzville’s National Night Out will look a little different this year, said Ritzville Police Chief Mike Suniga. “This year, we’re going to rent out the local bowling alley, and we’ll have bowling and free pizza,” Suniga said. “And we’re finalizing a movie at the Ritz Theat...

06/16/2026

Have you heard about the Blue Envelope Program from the Washington State Department of Licensing?

NEW! Neurodivergent people — and others who would benefit — can now pick up a special blue envelope meant to hold important papers, such as vehicle registration and insurance information. The goal is to make interactions with law enforcement safer and more productive.

Learn more: https://licensingexpress.wordpress.com/2026/06/11/blue-envelope-program-launches-for-drivers-and-passengers-who-are-neurodivergent/

05/28/2026

Please be aware of the weather today. Some local meteorologists are reporting there may be a chance (although unlikely) of this weather being able to produce potential tornado warnings.

04/30/2026

04/12/2026

It's National Public Safety Dispatchers Week! We would like to thank our dispatchers at the Adams County Sheriff's Office for being there 24/7 for us and for our community. They do a fantastic job of taking care of us and our citizens.

03/13/2026

**************************UPDATE *******************************
THESE GUYS HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO THEIR OWNERS!

🐾 FOUND DOGS 🐾

These two dogs were located by our officers. If these are your dogs, please contact us so we can help reunite them with their owner.

📞 Please reach out to our department as soon as possible if they belong to you or if you know who they might belong to.

Thank you for helping us spread the word so we can get them home safely! 🐶

03/09/2026

🚨 Community Alert – Vehicle Prowling 🚨

We have seen discussions on other community forums regarding vehicle prowling incidents that may have occurred last night in the area. At this time, we believe there may be additional incidents that have not yet been reported.

If you discovered items missing from your vehicle or noticed that someone may have gone through it overnight, please report it to the Ritzville Police Department. Even if nothing was taken, reporting suspicious activity helps us identify patterns, locations, and potential suspects.

🔎 If you have security cameras and captured suspicious activity, please let us know. Video can be extremely helpful in investigations.

Tips to Help Prevent Vehicle Prowling:

• Always lock your vehicle, even if it’s parked at home
• Remove valuables such as wallets, purses, electronics, and fi****ms
• Do not leave spare keys or garage door openers in your vehicle
• Park in well-lit areas whenever possible
• Report suspicious activity immediately

📷 Camera Registry Reminder
Our department recently launched a Camera Registry Program to help us quickly locate security cameras that may have captured evidence when crimes occur. If you have a security camera facing public areas such as streets or alleys, we encourage you to register it. Participation is voluntary and helps officers solve crimes more quickly.

➡️ Register your cameras or learn more here:
https://polaris.cameraregistry.net/registry/ritzvillewapolice

📱 Or scan the QR code posted on our page

Working together as a community helps us keep Ritzville safe. Thank you for staying vigilant and helping look out for your neighbors.

02/26/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING – PATROL SERGEANT 🚨

The Ritzville Police Department is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join our team as a Patrol Sergeant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated law enforcement professional ready to take the next step in leadership while serving a supportive and community-focused agency.

💰 Salary Range: $85,550 – $104,083

Benefits Include:
✔ Sick, annual, and holiday leave
✔ Holiday pay and on-call compensation
✔ Take-home vehicle (within 30 miles of Ritzville)
✔ LEOFF II Retirement Plan
✔ Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Minimum Qualifications:
▪ 5 years commissioned experience with supervisory/training experience + 90 college credits or AA + CJTC trainer certification
— OR —
▪ 10 years commissioned experience with supervisory/training experience + high school diploma + 2 CJTC trainer certifications

If you’re ready to lead, mentor, and serve our community with integrity and professionalism, we want to hear from you.

📌 To apply or for more information:
Visit: https://www.cityofritzville.com

OR Email: [email protected]

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