The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office operates from a dedicated facility, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, in Tacoma, Washington. Construction of this specially designed 20,000-square-foot building began in January 1992, with Medical Examiner operations taking occupancy in January 1993. The autopsy facility includes:
- On-site full body, high speed digital radiography system with diagnostic viewing station
- On-site digital dental radiography system
- HDTV virtual whiteboard displaying real-time case information
- Refrigeration and freezer space up to 55 cases
- Separate special procedures room
- Three autopsy stations