Lacey Police Department

A great opportunity to train with other agencies AND great tips! 🚓

Yesterday a few of our folks were out at Jubilee talking about safety, crime prevention, and how to avoid becoming a victim of the many scams that are going around. Thank you for having us and be safe!

The City of Lacey, Washington - Government Annual July 3 Fireworks Spectacular Event is happening next week. Please read for details about parking options and road closures...

🚨𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗨𝗣 🚨
𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝟯: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗘 (along Rainier Vista Park from 45th Ave to the southern boundary of the Park - see map) 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚. 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗗. Signs will be posted.

In past years, this street has been very congested during our Annual July 3 Fireworks Spectacular Event. For everyone’s safety, we are creating this temporary fire lane so Lacey Fire District Three can quickly get to any emergency calls during the event.

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 (with FREE shuttle service): On-site parking is limited. However, you can park at 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 ( 6120 Mullen St SE), 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 (1900 College St SE), 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 (6211 Mullen Rd SE) and take the 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 (about every 15 minutes). After the fireworks, shuttles will take everyone back to the 3 school lots. (Note: All shuttles go to all schools).

To get more info, visit: LaceyParks.org/July3

It’s not Tuesday, but Trip would still like to share a ...he wants to remind everyone that 4th of July is coming up quickly. While fireworks are not legal within the city limits, they are still legal in unincorporated Thurston County. So please be aware that wherever you are, you will probably be able to hear them. If your pup has a hard time with fireworks, be sure to get in touch with a vet ASAP, medication may help them!

Chief Almada is proud to have been part of the 2024 Thurston County Relay For Life. Cancer has touched so many lives, and it's truly inspiring to stand alongside survivors (and their caregivers) - those cancer-free, in remission, and undergoing treatment. He was honored to distribute medals to these brave individuals celebrating their journeys. Huge thanks to everyone who gives their support to defeat this disease. Your time, talent, and generosity make a real difference.

Today we want to take time to thank our volunteer , Steve Bradley. Chaplain Bradley is called out at all hours of the day and night to provide support to those affected at major crime scenes. He is also a crucial member of our peer support team, involved in several charity events, and regular around our department--and we sure do appreciate having him around! We don’t say it often enough, but , Chaplain Bradley!

Don’t forget that this Sunday, 6/23, you can come check out our Explorer Post! This is a great opportunity for those interested in law enforcement, looking to gain great life experience, and accrue volunteer hours. We will be here 11-1 having fun and learning about the program! If you can’t make it, but want to learn more, you can go to: https://cityoflacey.org/volunteer-positions/

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UPDATE: Mr. Tran was found, and is home safe.

MISSING PERSON ALERT 🚨
The Lacey Police Department urgently requests public assistance to locate Suu Tran, an elderly male who was last seen on foot at approximately 11:55 am on June 19th, 2024 near his family home in Lacey. Mr. Tran only communicates in Vietnamese and might find it challenging to seek help.
Description:
• Ethnicity: Asian Male
• Hair: Grey
• Eyes: Brown
• Height: 5’02”
• Weight: 120lbs
• Notable feature: Wears glasses
If you have seen Mr. Tran or have any information that could aid us in ensuring his safe return, please contact our non-emergency dispatch at (360)704-2740 with reference to case #2024-03459.
Your vigilance can make all the difference! Please share this post widely.

🚨Have you seen Cristian Castro Chavajay?🚨He was last seen June 15th. If you have any information, please contact us at: (360) 704-2740 and reference case 2024-03091.

We had a great time at the event over the weekend! Thanks to those of you that we got to chat with! 🤗🚓

Our friends at Joint Animal Services are running out of space! Are you needing a furry friend? 🐶🐱

Two of our staff recently attended Advanced SRO training with the National Association of School Resource Officers in Boise, ID where they continued to learn how to best help our and keep our schools safe! 🚓🤗

June is . Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event; whether that be combat, a car accident, or an assault, it can happen to anyone. Bringing awareness to PTSD helps break down the stigma surrounding it, educates people, and encourages those struggling with it to seek treatment or talk to someone. 🤗🚓 If you or someone you love is experiencing PTSD, you can visit https://www.ptsd.va.gov/index.asp .

In support of officer wellness, the Lacey Police Department partnered with to provide voluntary screening to our officers and staff for signs of cardiac disease. This program is specifically designed to identify the early signs of cardiac disease in police officers that often goes undetected during routine health screenings.

This program gives officers the opportunity to undergo  a comprehensive blood panel, 10 lead EKG, and carotid artery screenings. The results are then discussed with the individual officers by a medial expert from Sigma Tactical Health and Wellness along with recommendations for exercise, nutrition and suggested medical follow up with their primary physician if appropriate.

Heart disease is much more prevalent in police officers than in the general population and is a leading cause for both on and off duty deaths. Thank you to Sigma Tactical Health and Wellness for helping to keep our officers safe and healthy! 💙🚓

Shout out to our Community Service Officers (CSOs)! 🤗 CSOs are non-commissioned staff that help us with transports, traffic control, parking issues and a million other things! 🚓 These two helped with traffic at the Iron Ram event at North Thurston High School last week, and what fun is traffic control if you don’t get to play with the cones after? 🤪🚨

Come see us this Wednesday morning from 8-10AM at Cutters Point in Hawks Prairie! ☕️🚓 We will be there handing out coffee, hanging out with our , and ready to answer any questions you may have! Come say hi and grab a cup of joe with us! 🤗

Finishing the day reviewing some video footage of a collision 🚓 have a great weekend and be safe, Lacey! 🚓🤗

🚨🚨UPDATE: the roadway is open🚨🚨

🚨🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY🚨🚨 There is a blocking accident at Pacific & Kinwood. Please avoid the area!

🚓Ride Along Time! 🚨 We’re spending a few hours with day shift today! Follow along on X, or in our Instagram or Facebook stories! 🚓🚓🚓

It’s and we are still hiring! 🍩🍩🍩

We're just over here enticing in on ! 🍩 This is how we do it, right? 🤔🚓If you're interested in applying, check out: https://cityoflacey.org/police-officer/

Check out this awesome photo one of our officers took and edited this morning! 🚓☀️ Summer weather is finally here!

It’s this week. If you own a firearm, is it properly secured? 🤔 Take some time to check! — hidden and secure are 2 different things! Did you know that if you need a gun lock, you can ask for one at our front counter, and we will give you one for free?  🚓

We’re proud to serve our ! Inclusivity is key to making Lacey a fun and safe place for people to live, work and play. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈

🚨LACEY POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCREDITED for highest professional standards of policing🚨

LACEY POLICE DEPARTMENT has successfully completed a rigorous accreditation program that certifies it is operating under best practices and standards for law enforcement. The program is administered by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) and involves an eight-phase process over several months.

“We are proud to be accredited by WASPC,” said Chief Robert Almada “It means our department has achieved the highest professional standards for policing. Accreditation is a demonstration of our commitment to professionalism and transparency.”

Benefits of accreditation include administrative and operational effectiveness, fair recruitment and employment practices, better records management, improved use of technology, health and safety, training, codes of conduct and prisoner security, among other important law enforcement tasks.

“The Lacey Police Department has worked hard to obtain this achievement,” said Steven Strahan, WASPC executive director. “The community should be proud of local law enforcement for taking direct and tangible steps to earn the public’s confidence in their operations.”

The certification is awarded for a four-year period when the re-accreditation process begins. The Lacey Police Department first achieved accreditation in 1995 and has maintained its accreditation up to and including its most recent re-accreditation.

The Washington Legislature originally called for the development of standards and goals for law enforcement in 1976.

WASPC was founded in 1963 and represents executive and top management personnel from law enforcement agencies statewide. With more than 900 members it includes the 39 elected county sheriffs, and 240 police chiefs, as well as the Washington State Patrol, the Washington Department of Corrections, and representatives of several federal agencies.

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🚨Do you know this man?🚨He assaulted a random citizen, unprovoked, at a bus stop in the 4700 blk of Corporate Center DR SE 😳If you have any information, please call us at: (360) 704-2740 and reference case 2024-2758.

Being part of our Explorer Post offers many beneficial opportunities for growth all while having fun and learning about law enforcement. 🚓 If you’re interested in checking out the program, stop by on June 23rd from 11AM-1PM to process some mock scenes and learn more! 🤗

Yesterday, members of our Bike Unit were out on patrol, and ran in to the owner of Tier 22 Photography. 🚲 He took these awesome photos and was so kind! 🤗🚓 Thank you, Robert! It was a pleasure to meet you!

🚨Do you recognize these 3?🚨we are also looking for them in connection with another theft at Ulta! If you have any information, please call: (360) 704-2740 and reference case 2024-2665.

This week, our Olympic Health & Recovery Services Mobile Outreach Team (MOT) were able to provide a member of the community new socks and a new pair of shoes on a rainy day when they only had sandals! 🧦 👟 🤗 Thanks for taking care of us, MOT!