Members of the Washington Fraternal Order of Police (WAFOP) are extremely concerned with

the information that has become publicly available regarding Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer’s

actions in making accusations against a black newspaper carrier. It is critically important that all

facts regarding this incident become known and that Sheriff Troyer is afforded due process

before the public makes any decisions on his conduct. Accordingly, our organization strongly

supports a timely, thorough, and independent investigation of the incident and a broad public

reporting of these facts. Peace officers, and especially those entrusted with leadership

positions, must hold themselves to a high standard of serving the public professionally and

equitably. We, along with the broader community, look forward to learning the results of an

investigation into whether Sheriff Troyer’s actions upheld or violated those standards.

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