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Felony Division
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High Priority Offender Unit
The High Priority Offender (HPO) Program focuses resources on the small percentage of the criminals who cause a large percentage of the crimes.
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Elder Abuse Unit
The Elder Abuse Unit vigorously prosecuting crimes against elderly citizens, including financial fraud and physical abuse.
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Gang Unit
Since its creation in 2009, the Pierce County Prosecutor's Gang Unit has proactively charged and prosecuted scores of the most violent gang members for crimes ranging from murder to drug offenses.
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Human Trafficking Unit
Nationally, human trafficking is the second-fastest growing crime, and this proves true in Pierce County. The Prosecutor's Office's Human Trafficking Unit prosecutes defendants charged with human trafficking,
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Robbery, Assault & Arson Unit
The Robbery, Assault and Arson Unit prosecutes nearly 800 violent criminals each year who prey upon our citizens, merchants and financial institutions.
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Special Assault Unit
The Special Assault Unit (SAU) prosecutes sexual assaults against adults. SAU also prosecutes physical and sexual abuse against children. SAU works collaboratively with law enforcement, the Children's Advocacy Center of Pierce County, hospitals, and many other agencies for prevention, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse.
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Domestic Violence Unit
The Domestic Violence Unit prosecutes felony and misdemeanor crimes committed within families, households and dating relationships. Offenses include assaults, harassment, property damage and violations of protection orders.
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Vehicular Homicide & Assault Unit
The Vehicular Homicide & Assault Unit works closely with the Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies to prosecute cases of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, felony DUI, felony hit-and-run and eluding/fleeing from police officers.
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Drug & Vice Unit
The Drug and Vice Unit handles felony drug, gun and prostitution cases, working closely with local and federal law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking, illegal possession of controlled substances, illegal gun possession and...
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Fugitive & Extradition Unit
The Fugitive and Extradition Unit handles specialized matters involving the transfer of defendants and witnesses across state and international boundaries.
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Property Crimes & Animal Cruelty Unit
The Property Crimes and Animal Cruelty Unit prosecutes felony property crimes and animal cruelty cases. Property crimes include residential burglaries, business burglaries, forgeries, employee embezzlements, identity theft, metal thefts and felony thefts.
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