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Pierce County Deputies Graduate Academy

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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.

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    Pierce County Sheriff's Office announced four new deputies completed the Criminal Justice Training Academyβ€œCongratulations to (left to right) Deputy Caleb Gold-Mchugh, Deputy Jason Gilliland, Deputy Tyler Flesher, and Deputy Alexander Horner on successfully completing the Criminal Justice Training Academy!”
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    Deputies Caleb Gold-Mchugh, Jason Gilliland, Tyler Flesher, and Alexander Horner were recognized for their performanceβ€œCongratulations to (left to right) Deputy Caleb Gold-Mchugh, Deputy Jason Gilliland, Deputy Tyler Flesher, and Deputy Alexander Horner on successfully completing the Criminal Justice Training Academy!  Throughout the academy, these deputies demonstrated professionalism, leadership, and dedication to serving the citizens of Pierce County. Deputies Horner, Gold-Mchugh, and Flesher were each elected by their classmates to serve as Squad Leaders. This is a testament to the respect and confidence they earned from their peers.  Deputy Gilliland was honored with a nomination for the prestigious Patrol Partner Award, a peer-voted recognition presented to the recruit that fellow classmates would most want by their side as backup on any patrol call. This nomination reflects the trust, dependability, and teamwork he demonstrated throughout the academy.”
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    Horner, Gold-Mchugh, and Flesher were elected squad leaders by their classmatesβ€œDeputies Horner, Gold-Mchugh, and Flesher were each elected by their classmates to serve as Squad Leaders.”
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    Gilliland received a nomination for the Patrol Partner Awardβ€œDeputy Gilliland was honored with a nomination for the prestigious Patrol Partner Award, a peer-voted recognition presented to the recruit that fellow classmates would most want by their side as backup on any patrol call.”
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    The Patrol Partner Award is a peer-voted honor for dependability and teamworkβ€œDeputy Gilliland was honored with a nomination for the prestigious Patrol Partner Award, a peer-voted recognition presented to the recruit that fellow classmates would most want by their side as backup on any patrol call. This nomination reflects the trust, dependability, and teamwork he demonstrated throughout the academy.”
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    The Sheriff's Office stated the deputies will begin serving the Pierce County community following their graduationβ€œWe are incredibly proud of each of these deputies and look forward to welcoming them home as they begin serving and protecting the Pierce County community. Congratulations, and thank you for your commitment to public service!”

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