Mayor Nadine Woodward issued the following statement regarding Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl’s announcement that he will depart at the end of the year:
“This is really bittersweet news. I am excited for Chief Meidl, his family, and his next chapter. At the same time, his departure leaves a huge void in the community and the department.
No one has been more committed to his community and the Spokane Police Department. Chief Meidl has led the department through critical relationship building with the community, advanced the training and tools available to officers to best meet the evolving needs of those they serve, and been a champion for public safety in Spokane neighborhoods and statewide.
Thank you to the chief for his three decades of service as a police officer and the last 7 years as chief. Spokane has big shoes to fill.”
