Police

As a Community Oriented Policing agency, we look for innovative ways to address concerns in Centralia working to make our community a safer place to live, work, and play. As part of the city's public safety team, the department provides professional enforcement, prevention, planning, and coordination of services that contribute to discouraging criminal behavior and enhance the image of our community. The following vision, mission and values were updated by the Strategic Planning Committee, effective July 1, 2016.

Vision

Make Centralia safer through quality service and innovation.

Mission

The Centralia Police Department is committed to protecting the quality of life in our community through professionalism and integrity.

Values

  • Integrity and ethical behavior
  • Mutual respect for all
  • Aspire to excellence
  • Professionalism
  • Continuous improvement
  • Humility
  • InitiatiHistoric Police Departmentve and creativity
  1. How do I contact a police officer?
  2. How can I obtain a criminal history/background check on someone?
  3. Where can I find a current law or RCW?
  4. How do I contact the jail?
  5. Where do I find a list of registered sex offenders?
  6. What is graffiti?
  7. What do I do about my neighbor's barking dog?
  8. Can I trap rodents and pests?
  9. How do I submit a Trespass Letter of Consent?
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