This collection of stories explores Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank's leadership and his early challenges in office. When he was sworn in, Swank said he would combat human trafficking and prioritize ...

A street-racing event involving a group of about 100 spectators and participants led deputies on a chase in Pierce County on ...

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank says he wants to enter into agreements to cooperate with ICE, but Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney Mary Robnett says that would be in direct conflict with the state ...

In a 290-to-1 vote, members of the Pierce County Deputy Sheriff's Guild rejected the county's offer of a pay increase of 10% over the next three years.

Pierce County Sheriff's Office deputies were involved in a fatal officer-involved shooting Monday evening while chasing a man ...

The Pierce County Prosecutor sued to stop a Fircrest lawyer from representing the Pierce County Sheriff in his official capacity.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) told KIRO Newsradio auto theft across the county is down significantly from its peak in the summer of 2023. Over a three-month period, ...

Sheriff’s office: 1 injured after piece of wood flies out of trailer, hits SUV’s windshield 2-vehicle crash in Pierce County leaves 2 injured 1 injured in Pierce County after Monday night crash ...

A motorcyclist was killed in a high-speed crash Thursday after colliding with an SUV, according to the Pierce County ...

Swank is new to the sheriff's department, but not to Pierce County. He worked for more than 30 years for the Seattle Police Department and has been living in Pierce County for more than 20 years.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, which maintains social media accounts and a website, is paying nearly $50,000 in an effort to more directly reach people. In June, the department ...