Police

Upcoming modified hours for Police business office:

November 5th - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

November 6th - Closed

November 10th - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The City of University Place has contracted with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department for police services since its incorporation in 1995.

The City of University Place has a small town feel while still boasting a population of over 35,000 residents and a growing business community. The University Place Police Department (UPPD) embraces a community policing philosophy through its daily interactions with citizens, and ongoing partnerships with community groups and businesses. The UPPD offers a variety of public safety classes and crime prevention programming to help foster the relationship between police and the community.

Team Members

The University Place Police Department (UPPD) is comprised of a team of deputies assigned to the City to provide 24/7 police services. Currently, the team consists of 1 Chief, 2 Sergeants, 17 Deputies, and 1 Community Outreach Officer.

Community Outreach

The Community Outreach Officer is tasked with addressing lower-level public safety concerns such as panhandling and homeless triage and preventative park, neighborhood and event safety patrols. He will also function as a liaison between police and business owners and residents he encounters in his day-to-day work. The Community Outreach Officer can be reached by emailing UPpublicsafety@cityofup.com or by dialing 253.798-CARE(2273). Residents can also register concerns by using SeeClickFix on the City's code enforcement page Code Enforcement | University Place, WA.

Crime Prevention

The prevention of crimes is a primary focus and goal of the University Place Police. It is when crimes are prevented that society is best served. The University Place Police have several measures in place to help citizens and businesses to determine their risks and take measures to prevent crime.

Police Blotter

View current Public Safety-related activity, updated every two weeks, on the Police Blotter page.

City of University Place Opioid abatement monies

The City is receiving limited funding as part of the State of Washington's settlements with various opioid manufacturers and distributors.  The City’s priority with this limited funding is to further train and educate our First Responders on techniques to influence people presenting challenging and refractory behaviors while actively using substances. 

 If you are interested in providing input on opioid spending priorities, please e-mail UPPublicSafety@cityofup.com.