We are an accredited law enforcement agency, which means we follow the highest standards for law enforcement. Our greatest asset as a department is our officers and support staff. They understand the importance of what they do and have a strong sense of duty and pride when it comes to protecting and serving you. Click here for a full message from Chief McCurdy.
Latest News from Sumner Police
Help a Shelter Pet Find a Home
Metro Animal Services is experiencing significant overcrowding as more dogs and cats arrive abandoned or unwanted. Thanks to support from Subaru of Puyallup, hundreds of shelter animals have received vaccinations, ...
METRO ANIMAL SERVICES UPDATE
As you know, the City of Sumner operates animal control and sheltering for a number of cities as Metro Animal Services. Beginning September 1, the city of Milton has chosen ...
Crime Decline
Sumner saw another encouraging year for public safety in 2025, with overall reported crime dropping more than 30% compared with 2024. At the same time, the Police Department’s clearance rate ...
Suspect in Custody
This morning, detectives from the Sumner Police Department Investigations Unit, working alongside the Washington State Patrol Missing and Exploited Children Task Force, served a search warrant at a residence in ...
Police Add Blue Bridge
Our law enforcement officers often engage with individuals in the community who have critical unmet needs such as food, shelter, clothing, fuel, auto repairs and transportation. It can quickly get ...
$20k Bonus for Lateral Police Hires
Come join our team! Check out all the great lateral incentives we are offering for Lateral and Exceptional Entry hires: Lateral Officer Incentives: Exceptional Entry Level Officer Incentives: Police Officer ...
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Emergencies or In-progress Incidents: Dial 911
Non-Emergency / 24-hour Police Dispatch:
(253) 287-4455 or (800) 562-9800
Administrative offices or general questions:
253-863-6384 (during business hours)
Tip Line: 253-299-5678
Animal Control / Metro Animal Shelter:
253-299-PETS (7387)
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At SPD, we know that keeping our community safe is a team effort. We are incredibly grateful for our partners at East Pierce Fire & Rescue, South Sound 911, and our neighboring law enforcement agencies who work alongside us every day.
From the dispatchers who answer the first call for help, to the firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and law enforcement officers who respond, each plays a vital role in keeping our communities safe.
To our fellow first responders, thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and willingness to show up for others when it matters the most. We are proud to serve alongside you!
From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., WSDOT will close the right lane of westbound SR 410 approaching SR 162 for drainage work, guardrail repairs and brush clearing.
🚗 Delays could reach 20 minutes on westbound SR 410 and SR 162 approaching the interchange.
↗️ The ramp from SR 162 to westbound SR 410 will remain open.
Allow extra travel time, consider traveling outside work hours and slow down near crews.
Check the WSDOT app or travel map for current conditions: https://wsdot.com/traffic
