Investigation into Tacoma jail's dicey hiring practices

Name: Investigation into Tacoma jail's dicey hiring practices
Uploaded: 2026-02-09T23:08:04Z
Description: Pierce County Jail has faced a staffing shortage since 2023, and they're making questionable hiring decisions to plug that gap, according to a recent investigation by the Tacoma News Tribune. Joining Washington News Wrap to break down the details is criminal justice reporter Peter Talbot.

Pierce County Jail has faced a staffing shortage since 2023, and they're making questionable hiring decisions to plug that gap, according to a recent investigation by the Tacoma News Tribune. Joining Washington News Wrap to break down the details is criminal justice reporter Peter Talbot.

Posted February 9, 2026 3:08pm PST