City Council Briefed on Tacoma Police Department's Violent Crime Reduction Plan Progress

The Tacoma City Council was updated on the Tacoma Police Department's Violent Crime Reduction Plan, which has successfully achieved a 13. 2% decrease in violent street crime incidents in the latter half of 2024 compared to 2023. This plan, implemented in July 2022, employs an evidence-based approach called Problem-Oriented Place-Based Policing (POPBP), focusing on data-driven interventions in high-crime areas. Despite the overall city-wide success, surrounding areas experienced a 12% increase in violent crime, suggesting potential displacement issues that need to be addressed. The plan has also led to a 23.

6% reduction in violence-related calls for service, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing community safety. Notably, proactive measures included the removal of twelve homeless encampments and outreach to thirty community groups to improve police engagement. However, the East 25th Street area, selected for intervention in 2024, reported increases in all public safety metrics, indicating persistent challenges. The Tacoma Police Department remains committed to refining its strategies and ensuring the safety of residents and visitors alike. For further details on the plan, additional resources are available at cityoftacoma.

org/crimereduction.