Tacoma City Council has officially signed off on Patti Jackson as the city’s police chief, confirming her appointment on Feb. 3, 2026, with the role set to become permanent on Feb. 9. Jackson steps up from the interim post she has held since March 2025, capping more than a year of leading the department while wearing the “temporary” label. She brings more than 35 years of law-enforcement experience, including leadership roles with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Council confirmation and city response
Interim City Manager Hyun Kim put Jackson’s name forward, and the council voted to confirm the nomination, locking in the leadership shift, according to the City of Tacoma. In a statement,…..