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Pierce County proclaims Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; sheriff highlights new hires and asks for corrections bonuses
Summary
The council proclaimed Jan. 9 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; the sheriff announced eight new deputy hires (six entry-level, two lateral), thanked the council for hiring bonuses and urged similar support for corrections staff, while a state patrol lieutenant urged more interagency coordination after recent trooper injuries.
Pierce County Council on Jan. 6 designated Jan. 9, 2026 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and heard remarks from the Washington State Patrol, the Pierce County sheriff and an executive representative about recent officer injuries, new hires and budget support.
Lieutenant William Steen of the Washington State Patrol described a recent period of multiple officer-involved collisions and troopers struck in the line of duty and urged deeper interagency coordination and data-sharing to identify high-collision…
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