College Place Police Department

College Place Police Department EMERGENCIES:

As this site is not monitored 24/7, anyone seeking emergency assistance or reporting a crime in progress should dial 9-1-1.

COMMENT POLICY:

Please see our "Notes" section for the the City of College Place Social Media Policy.

06/19/2026

College Place Police Chief Tomaras with "chief" Robby Marrero.

On 06/13/2026 around 11:30 in the morning, officers were dispatched to a traffic collision involving a 9-year-old girl o...
06/18/2026

On 06/13/2026 around 11:30 in the morning, officers were dispatched to a traffic collision involving a 9-year-old girl on a bicycle. Fortunately, the young girl’s injuries were relatively minor, but her bicycle was damaged beyond repair.

Hearing this story, our friends at Walmart offered to replace this girls bicycle free of charge. The next day, Officer Bennett had the pleasure of assisting in delivering the new bike to the girl as she continues her recovery.

Accidents do happen and are unfortunate. This incident thankfully ended on a positive note.

We are grateful for Walmart’s ongoing support of our community.

Avoid Accidental Dial!Each month, Dispatch receives numerous calls to 911 where the owner of the phone wasn’t aware thei...
06/18/2026

Avoid Accidental Dial!

Each month, Dispatch receives numerous calls to 911 where the owner of the phone wasn’t aware their device was calling. Help reduce these occurrences by taking the following steps:

• Any time you set your phone down, especially if you’re putting it in your pocket or purse, lock it!

• Do your best to keep phones and smart watches from falling (this can trigger a call to 911). Check your settings on how to manage this action.

• Do not allow children to play on phones. Children will drop phones or press buttons in such a sequence as to activate a call to 911. Again, check your settings. Or, better yet, keep children off cell phones unless they’re closely supervised and educated on what to do if the device accidentally calls 911.

Every call to 911 is investigated, and this can pull valuable resources away from legitimate emergencies. Help reduce the strain on emergency services by doing your best to avoid accidental dials.

CPPD ARREST LOG - June 7th - June 13th
06/18/2026

CPPD ARREST LOG - June 7th - June 13th

Today we had the honor of recognizing our newest officer and his successful completion of the Washington State Criminal ...
06/16/2026

Today we had the honor of recognizing our newest officer and his successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's Basic Law Enforcement Academy.

Officer Daniel Faggard completed roughly 720+ hours of training and did so while holding the position of Squad Leader. We are so proud of the way he not only represented himself but also our department.

We are beyond excited to get Officer Faggard back in College Place and continue his training.

06/12/2026

New e-bike laws take effect today in Washington State. To help keep our community informed, we have prepared an informational flyer outlining the key changes and requirements. Officers will also be distributing these flyers throughout the community.

At the Walla Walla Police Department, we believe education is an important part of public safety. Our goal is to ensure residents are aware of new laws and understand how they may affect them. We encourage everyone to review the information and help us keep our roads and pathways safe for all users.

REACTIVATION OF FLOCK CAMERAS The College Place Police Department (CPPD) intends to reactivate FLOCK license plate reade...
06/11/2026

REACTIVATION OF FLOCK CAMERAS

The College Place Police Department (CPPD) intends to reactivate FLOCK license plate reader cameras in the City of College Place on or around June 15th. The cameras were temporarily turned off last November while legislation considered changes to the Automated License Plate Reader law. Following legislation, the new law (SB 6002) went into effect on March 30th, 2026.

Under the new Washington Advanced License Plate Reader (ALPR) law, agencies may use ALPR’s to investigate felonies, gross misdemeanors, stolen vehicle(s), parking enforcement and locating missing people. Limitations were enacted on using the National Crime Information Center database (NCIC) which limits law enforcement’s ability to identify wanted individuals or stolen vehicle(s) from out of state.

New restrictions within the law include restrictions on ALPR’s ingress/egress healthcare facilities, places of worship and schools. Another restriction placed on ALPR’s is immigration enforcement. Chief Tomaras says Washington is a Right to work state and under state law local and state law enforcement have no authority with immigration enforcement.

Another change under the new law provides protection from public records requests. Privacy concerns and nefarious requests overwhelm agencies across the state, leading to the change. And lastly, restrictions on use by out of state and Federal law enforcement were restricted from Washington data. Chief Tomaras says College Place has never shared data with Federal law enforcement; however, CPPD did partner with state and local agencies out of state, especially Oregon and Idaho which border our communities.

Chief Tomaras says the College Place Police Department is in compliance with the legislative changes. Privacy continues to be a priority, and officers cannot access the ALPR data without a legal reason. Operational audits and oversight are completed regularly to ensure compliance. The CPPD has created a transparency portal located on the agency web page along with a copy of our ALPR policy. Additionally, each officer has been trained on the new law and proper use of the ALPR.

The eight Flock cameras located within the city of College Place were provided through a grant from the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority. The grant will expire in November 2026 and there has been no decision to continue the program. CPPD has experienced a 72% reduction in auto thefts since installing the FLOCK cameras says Tomaras.

06/11/2026

Special Recognition – The City would like to recognize a few unsung heroes. Police Officers George Bennett, Courtney Kates, and Daniel Watkins were recognized at the Walla Walla Valley Traffic Safety Superstar Awards for outstanding service to the community of College Place. The officers are pictured here with Captain Kris Schweigert and Police Chief Troy Tomaras. Not pictured is Officer Estela Walling. On behalf of City Administration, thank you to all four officers for their service and congratulations on the deserved recognition.

911 is one of the most important public services available, but many people are still unsure about when to call, what in...
06/10/2026

911 is one of the most important public services available, but many people are still unsure about when to call, what information to provide, or what happens after the call is made.

This short survey will help better understand public awareness and identify opportunities for education and outreach.

Sponsored by the WA State 911 Public Education Sub-Committee. For more info, visit 911info.wa.gov

Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/911-Survey

CPPD ARREST LOG - May 31st - June 6th
06/10/2026

CPPD ARREST LOG - May 31st - June 6th

Address

625 S. College Avenue, College Place
College Place, WA
99324

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15093948550

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when College Place Police Department posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to College Place Police Department:

Shortcuts

Share

Category