Pierce County Sheriff's Office announced four new deputies completed the Criminal Justice Training Academy on July 15, 2026.
Deputies Caleb Gold-Mchugh, Jason Gilliland, Tyler Flesher, and Alexander Horner were recognized for their performance. Horner, Gold-Mchugh, and Flesher were elected squad leaders by their classmates, while Gilliland received a nomination for the Patrol Partner Award, a peer-voted honor for dependability and teamwork.
The Sheriff's Office stated the deputies will begin serving the Pierce County community following their graduation.