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Pierce County proclaims Jan. 9 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; leaders tout hires and new funding
Summary
The Pierce County Council proclaimed Jan. 9, 2026, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Washington State Patrol Lt. William Steen and Sheriff Swank praised interagency work after recent officer-involved incidents; the sheriff reported eight new hires and the executive cited $26 million in additional funding and sustained hiring bonuses.
The Pierce County Council on Tuesday designated Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and heard officials describe recent hires and budget boosts aimed at strengthening public safety.
Chair Janne Hitchin opened the proclamation and Vice Chair Paul Herrera read language noting the county’s recent budget commitments to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, including sustained hiring bonuses and expanded operational support.
“We have both the ability and responsibility to identify high crime areas that overlap with locations of high traffic injuries and fatalities,” Lt. William Steen of the Washington State…
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