“We are grateful for the time and thorough review that went into this closing report, which was conducted at our request in the aftermath of the protests that occurred on June 11. The Office of the Police Ombuds exists to promote accountability and public confidence in local law enforcement by providing independent review of police actions and thoughtful policy recommendations. Independent oversight strengthens the credibility, professionalism, and integrity of the Spokane Police Department.
“SPD has taken several proactive steps consistent with many of the OPO’s recommendations before the report was published. Those include strengthening the Dialogue Team within the Department, procuring “Spokane Police” back identification panels , clarifying use of force reporting, and updating officer masking policies to better identify department members.
“We look forward to thoroughly reviewing the rest of the report and the remaining recommendations to guide how we can continue making improvements for the safety of our community and officers.”
In Spokane
We All Belong
