If you are wanting a sweet and shy forever friend, then I’m just the pup for you! My name is Cleo and I was found in late May at Bradley Lake Park in the City of Puyallup. A nice guy found me at the park and brought to the shelter, Read more…
On the same day last week, our police department was honored in two very different ways. First, we received accreditation from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). There are over 240 agencies in Washington State, yet only 79 are accredited. Sumner is one of them and has Read more…
While we say no call is too small in Sumner, we also have cases that have a much larger impact on our community than others do. One of those big cases resolved last week when 12 Pierce County jurors convicted former SHS basketball coach Jacob Jackson. (Link to the story Read more…
SEX OFFENDER INFORMATION BULLETINLEVEL 3 NOTIFICATION OF RELEASE(HIGH RISK TO RE-OFFEND) The Sumner Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to RCW 4.24.550 and the Washington State Supreme Court decision in State v. Ward, which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s location when; Read more…
Our own Metro Animal Services building is currently closed due to unexpected maintenance that cannot be delayed. In December, staff and facilities personnel discovered organic growth under the flooring in the office area. An industrial hygienist evaluated the facility and repairs are underway so that the building can be safely Read more…
Our law enforcement officers often engage with individuals in the community who have critical unmet needs such as food, shelter, clothing, fuel, auto repairs and transportation. It can quickly get cumbersome to rely on referrals or funding campaigns when officers know that someone just needs gas in their car or Read more…
Come join our team! Check out all the great lateral incentives we are offering for Lateral and Exceptional Entry hires: Lateral Officer Incentives: Exceptional Entry Level Officer Incentives: Police Officer Position Hiring Levels:Entry Level Police Officer: 0 years’ experience as a fully commissioned law officer.Exceptional Entry Police Officer: Less than Read more…