Pierce County has elected to allow volunteer Reserve Deputy Sheriffs who are members in good standing to participate in the Washington State "Volunteer Fire Fighters Relief and Pension" system. This is provided for in Chapter 11, Washington Laws of 1995; the Washington State Legislature has amended Chapter 41.24 RCW to allow participation of Reserve Law Enforcement Officers in the Volunteer Fire Fighters Relief and Pension system.

Pierce County has elected to allow volunteer Reserve Deputy Sheriffs to participate in the receipt of relief benefits as provided for in Chapter 148 of the Washington laws of 1999. The Washington State legislature has amended RCW 41.24 to allow local government to pay an annual premium to allow the receipt of certain relief benefits by those Reserve Deputy Sheriffs who are eligible.

Pierce County has elected to participate in this plan to recognize the selfless dedication and service of the Volunteer Reserve Deputy Sheriffs of the Sheriff’s Department to the citizens of Pierce County.