An internal investigation into Pierce County Sheriff's Office (Pierce County deputies) found multiple policy violations related to a 2025 DUI crash involving a high-ranking official, Maj. Chad Dickerson, who was off duty when his pickup truck struck an SUV carrying six family members. The report found that some deputies did not consistently follow department policy requiring continuous recording on body-worn cameras during critical parts of the response. The investigation also found inconsistencies in supervisory approval for shutting off recording devices and shortcomings in documenting these decisions. While no intentional misconduct was found to have impacted the outcome of the criminal case, the report stated that these violations created a perception risk and undermined public confidence. The sheriff's office has initiated corrective actions, including retraining deputies on body camera policies and evidence documentation, reinforcing supervisory responsibilities, and reviewing compliance monitoring systems.