What Yakima Police Department does

The Yakima Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency operating under the City of Yakima government in Washington State, serving the residents, businesses, and visitors within city limits through 24/7 patrol, emergency 911 response, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and jail operations. The department is organized into a Patrol Division structured around four geographic districts, a Criminal Investigation Division covering homicides, gang, drug, property, and special assault units, a Crisis Response Unit (SWAT and Crisis Negotiations), a K9 Unit, a Traffic Unit, and a Corrections Division operating a 79-bed Yakima City Jail with Electronic Home Monitoring. Community-facing functions include Block Watch, Police Explorers, Volunteers in Police Services (37 active volunteers contributing 2,459 hours annually, valued at $70,179), Project Guardian for special-needs populations, and the Safecam voluntary camera registry.

The department's digital service layer is operated through a set of third-party integrated platforms rather than proprietary technology: a 24/7 online police reporting system, Permitium for concealed pistol licensing and fingerprinting, RecordTrac for public records requests, Flock Safety automated license plate readers with a public transparency portal, LexisNexis Risk / Washington State Patrol for collision reporting, ICSolutions for inmate communications, and ArcGIS-powered crime, traffic, and use-of-force dashboards. Pricing is free at the point of delivery for core public safety services, funded by municipal tax appropriations; fee-based administrative services include concealed pistol license issuance ($48 original, $32 renewal, $10 replacement), collision report purchases, and third-party-managed off-duty officer hire through Extra Duty Solutions. Over $1 million in grant funding has been secured for violent crime reduction, and YPD operates as a coordination hub within a multi-agency federal-state-local task force architecture including the FBI, DEA, ATF, HSI, U.S. Attorney's Office Project Safe Neighborhoods, Yakima County Sheriff, Washington State Patrol, and Department of Corrections.

YPD reports a 10-year average homicide clearance rate of 68%, nearly 10 points above the national average, and the Chief of Police (Matthew Murray) has led the department for approximately two years with violent crime reduction as the stated top priority. The department is not a commercial entity and does not publish revenue or operating budget figures in the available materials; it is governed as a department of the City of Yakima rather than a separately incorporated legal entity.

Name

Yakima Police Department

Legal name

Yakima Police Department

Website

https://yakimapolice.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Yakima Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency serving the City of Yakima, Washington. It provides 24/7 patrol, emergency response, criminal investigations, jail operations, community outreach programs, and digital public safety services to city residents and businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal law enforcement and public safety services

NAICS

Police Protection (92212), Police Protection (922120), Correctional Institutions (922140)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Municipal law enforcement
• Public safety services
• Jail operations
• Community policing
• Concealed pistol licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Yakima

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Funding: Primary funding from city of Yakima municipal budget, supported by general taxpayer revenues. Covers core operations including patrol, investigations, and administration.
2. Fee-Based Services: Concealed pistol license fees ($48 original, $32 renewal, $42 late renewal, $10 replacement), collision report fees, criminal history check fees, and other service fees.
3. Off-Duty Officer Services: Revenue from private events hiring off-duty officers through third-party vendor Extra Duty Solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Yakima Police Department delivers municipal law enforcement and public safety services to the City of Yakima, Washington, including 24/7 patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, jail operations, community outreach, concealed pistol licensing, and online self-service reporting. Its core offerings include the Online Police Reporting System, Concealed Pistol License processing, Safecam Registry, Project Guardian special needs database, Crime and Traffic Statistics Dashboards, and the 79-bed Yakima City Jail with Electronic Home Monitoring.

Product overview

The Yakima Police Department provides a comprehensive suite of public safety services and digital tools for the City of Yakima community. The primary digital offerings include an Online Police Reporting System for non-emergency incidents, a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) application and renewal portal, Collision Reporting integrated with Washington State Patrol, and Fingerprinting Services through Permitium. Additional services include Project Guardian (a voluntary registry for individuals with special needs), the Safecam Registry (community camera registration for crime solving), Public Records Requests via RecordTrac, and the ability to Hire Off-Duty Officers through Extra Duty Solutions. The department operates the 79-bed Yakima City Jail with Electronic Home Monitoring, and provides transparency through Crime Statistics, Traffic Statistics, and Use of Force dashboards using ArcGIS, plus a Flock Camera Transparency Portal. Career opportunities are available for officers, corrections officers, communications/dispatch, and police services positions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Police Reporting System Web-based online reporting system available 24/7/365 allowing community members to submit non-emergency incident reports including property damage, lost property, telephone harassment, and thefts, with immediate printable police report copies.
• Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Services State-required concealed pistol license service processing original applications, renewals, and replacements. Valid for 5 years, requires background check and fingerprinting for new applicants. Fees: $48 original (rising to $51 effective Oct 1, 2026), $32 renewal, $42 late renewal, $10 replacement.
• Collision Reporting State-required motor vehicle collision reporting system integrated with Washington State Patrol. Citizens can complete reports online or purchase existing reports through LexisNexis Risk.
• Fingerprinting Services Electronic fingerprinting services for CPL applications, criminal history checks, and employment purposes through Permitium portal.
• Employee Commendation and Complaint System Formal process for community members to file commendations for exceptional officer service or complaints of misconduct. Includes structured investigative procedure with 75-day timeframe.
• Project Guardian Free voluntary confidential database for persons with special needs (including autism) living within City of Yakima. Helps keep individuals with special needs safe during police encounters by providing officers with advance information about behavioral triggers and communication preferences.
• Public Records Request Records request system through RecordTrac with 5-business-day response requirement. Handles requests for city and police department records with various response types.
• Safecam Registry Community camera registration program allowing business owners, tenants, and homeowners to register security cameras with YPD. Enables detectives to request video evidence from registered cameras near crime scenes. 215 registered as of June 2021.
• Yakima City Jail 79-bed full-service city jail facility for male offenders charged with/convicted of misdemeanor crimes. Services include booking, classification, transports, court security, visitation monitoring, and Electronic Home Monitoring program.
• Hire an Off-Duty Officer Service for scheduling YPD officers to work private events. Managed through Extra Duty Solutions (509-594-0741, [email protected]).
• Specialized Police Units (Patrol, Traffic, K9, CID, Crisis Response) Specialized department divisions including Patrol Division, Traffic Unit, Crisis Response Unit (SWAT and Crisis Negotiations), K9 Unit, Criminal Investigation Division (Property Crimes, Gang Unit, Drug Enforcement, Special Assault Unit, Major Crimes), and Corrections Division.
• YPD Careers and Recruiting Police officer hiring program with pathways for new officers and lateral officers. Includes 5-step hiring process, minimum requirements, potential disqualification guidelines, and contact with Recruiting Officer and HR Services Administrator.
• Crime Statistics Dashboard Interactive ArcGIS-based dashboard providing crime statistics, trends, and spatial analysis for Yakima policing districts.
• Traffic Statistics Dashboard Interactive dashboard showing traffic enforcement statistics, collision data, and traffic unit activity metrics.
• Use of Force and Complaint Statistics Dashboard Transparency dashboard showing allegations, actions taken, allegation findings, personnel allegation tables, and citizen race data for use of force incidents.
• Flock Camera Transparency Portal Public transparency portal for Flock safety cameras showing monthly statistics on camera activations and data collection.
• Community Outreach Programs (Block Watch, Explorers, VIPs, Crimestoppers) Community engagement programs including Block Watch, Explorers, Volunteers in Police Services (VIPs), and Crimestoppers supporting crime prevention and public safety. VIPs contribute 37 active volunteers and 2,459 hours annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-year average homicide clearance rate of 68%, nearly 10 points higher than national average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yakima County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-agency collaboration on SWAT operations, gang task force, and county-wide law enforcement coordination. Deputies assist in investigations and joint operations.
• DEA Drug Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeadquarters-funded federal task force focused on enforcing controlled substances laws. YPD officers assigned to the task force investigate drug trafficking cases.
• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partners assisting in drug trafficking investigations and other cross-jurisdictional crime cases.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive partnership including gang task force to combat gang violence throughout Yakima County. FBI provides federal resources and coordination for major crime investigations.
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner providing expertise and resources for firearms-related crimes and violent crime reduction initiatives.
• U.S. Attorney's Office - Project Safe NeighborhoodscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal initiative focused on Yakima County for coordinated prosecution of violent crimes and gang-related offenses.
• Washington State Department of CorrectionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partner contributing to gang task force and crisis negotiations team. Officers train with YPD on regular basis.
• Washington State PatrolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partner participating in crisis negotiations team and county-wide coordination efforts.
• Union Gap Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring jurisdiction partners on SWAT team and crisis negotiations team for regional coverage.
• Grandview Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner contributing officers to SWAT team for county-wide tactical response.
• Yakima Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirefighter with extensive medical training volunteers on SWAT team for tactical medical support.
• WAY Program (Gang Intervention)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit gang intervention organization collaborating with YPD gang unit on violent crime reduction.
• Yakima School District (YSD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for gang prevention efforts in middle schools, part of comprehensive violence reduction strategy.
• Dispute Resolution CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partner in reducing violent crime through community mediation and conflict resolution services.
• Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerState academy providing 720-hour basic law enforcement training for new officers. Also provides equivalency course for out-of-state lateral officers.
• Extra Duty SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party scheduling service managing off-duty officer requests for private events, handling inquiries, scheduling, and billing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Seattle Police Department: Seattle PD is the largest municipal police department in Washington State, providing a comprehensive portfolio of patrol, investigative, and community services to a major metropolitan area. While operating at a far larger scale, it shares Yakima PD's state regulatory framework and serves as the upper-bound reference point for Washington municipal policing capacity and practice.
• Portland Police Bureau: Portland Police Bureau is a larger Pacific Northwest municipal law enforcement agency operating with broader resources, specialized units, and a regional footprint. It shares Yakima PD's service categories and state-adjacent regulatory environment, but operates at materially greater scale and budget.

Direct peers

• Tacoma Police Department: Tacoma PD is a Washington State municipal police agency of comparable size and operational scope, providing patrol, investigations, jail, and community programs to a mid-sized Pacific Northwest city. Like Yakima PD, it operates under Washington State criminal procedure and contracts with WSCJTC for training, making it a natural operational and geographic peer.
• Fresno Police Department: Fresno PD is a mid-sized municipal police agency serving an agricultural central California city of similar population and demographics. Comparable scope of services (patrol, gang unit, K9, community programs) and similar resource constraints make it a strong out-of-state functional peer.
• Bakersfield Police Department: Bakersfield PD serves a similarly sized agricultural California city with comparable patrol, investigations, and community programs. Shared profile as a mid-sized inland municipal agency serving an agricultural economy positions it as a direct functional peer to Yakima PD.
• Kennewick Police Department: Kennewick PD is a nearby Tri-Cities Washington municipal police department of similar size and operating model, providing patrol, investigations, and community engagement to a comparably sized city in the Yakima Valley region. Regional proximity and overlapping federal partnership networks (DEA, FBI) make it a tight operational peer.
• Spokane Police Department: Spokane PD serves a similar mid-sized Washington city with patrol, criminal investigation, and jail services, and operates under the same state regulatory and training framework as Yakima PD. Comparable service mix, geographic context (inland Pacific Northwest), and budget profile make it a direct municipal peer.
• Reno Police Department: Reno PD is a mid-sized municipal police agency serving a comparable inland western city, with overlapping service offerings (patrol, criminal investigations, community programs, transparency initiatives) and similar operating scale. Comparable mid-sized municipal police operations make it a strong direct peer.
• Salinas Police Department: Salinas PD serves a mid-sized agricultural California city with significant gang and violent crime challenges, operating specialized units analogous to Yakima's Gang Unit and ProAct Unit. The similar demographic and crime profile plus comparable municipal scale make it a directly comparable peer.
• Visalia Police Department: Visalia PD is a central California municipal police agency serving a city of comparable population and agricultural-economy profile to Yakima. Overlapping service mix (patrol, investigations, community engagement) and budget scale make it a tight functional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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