How Does Edgewood Police Department Compare?  Click here to view charts comparing Edgewood Police Department crime rates, staffing levels and cost with other jurisdictions.

The Safe & Secure Way to Dispose of  Prescription Drugs -  The Edgewood Police Department urges you to dispose of your unused and/or expired medications the right way.  It's easy! 
Just stop by City Hall and drop it in the box!  No forms, no fees, no paper work, no hassle!! 

The prescription drug abuse rate in Washington State is steadily increasing, especially among our youth.  Get rid of unused/expired medication and keep it out of the hands of potential drug abusers.  Additionally, putting medicine down the drain or in the toilet can pollute our waterways and streams as well as our drinking water.  Use this free, convenient method of disposal!  Find a list of acceptable and unacceptable items here. 

Need a Copy of a Police Report?

The City of Edgewood contracts police services through Pierce County Sheriff.  As a part of that contract, all police records are handled and maintained by the County.  To request a copy of a police report or other police record, contact the Pierce County Law Enforcement Support Agency (L.E.S.A) by calling 253.798.7441 or at 945 Tacoma Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402.

 

Pierce County ALERT = Mass Emergency Notification.  Learn more about the list . . . 
 

Use the right-hand side bar to get information about crime in your area

For info regarding Edgewood crimes and police activity, sex offenders, and crime statistics in Edgewood click the links next to the police cars (right).

Radar Trailer on the Road
Police volunteer Richard Morrison places Edgewood’s radar trailer in various locations throughout the City.  This device, purchased through grant funding, not only shows the current speed, but also flashes a reminder to “slow down” if the posted speed limit has been exceeded.  Additionally, this radar trailer has the capability to collect data and provide information about the habits and behaviors motorists display in various locations in the City.  Thank you Richard for your public safety volunteer efforts.

Emergency Preparedness 
This campaign, "3 Days, 3 Ways, Are You Ready?" ,  is designed to be easy to learn the steps to preparedness. The three key ingredients are: make a plan, get a kit, and get involved. Any step a citizen takes today will put them in a stronger position to be more resilient in a major event such as earthquake, winter storms or terrorist attack!

A Word from the Chief . . .

I believe we must be united in our efforts if we hope to reduce crime within our communities.  If more people “take ownership,” our chances of solving, fighting, and preventing crime will be increased.  By ownership, I mean that citizens take steps to protect their own property and to help protect the property of their neighbors. 

Individual and group efforts in this area can always be increased to safeguard our families and neighborhoods. 

The deputies, detective and Chief must each do their part, and the County Prosecutor must be on board.  The Edgewood City Council, businesses and schools also play a significant role.  Ownership goes beyond crime.  It also involves being there for one another in an emergency. 
 

Do you have suggestions or questions for the Edgewood Police Department?  If so, please send them to: Chief@cityofedgewood.org.