2018 Recommendations

Number Recommendation Status
18-01 (PDF 89 KB) OPO recommends SPD refresh or implement its practice of shielding the bodies of deceased subjects at the incident scene. SPD should also have a policy that diverts traffic when a deceased subject may be in public view. SPD has issued a response to this recommendation. Implemented
18-02 (PDF 192 KB) OPO recommends SPD update its standard operating procedures in releasing property evidence to citizens. SPD has issued a response to this recommendation. Partially Implemented
18-03 (PDF 72 KB) OPO recommends SPD work with the OPO to implement Use of Force dashboards.
SPD has issued a response to this recommendation.
In Progress
18-04 (PDF 112 KB) OPO recommends SPD ensure body worn camera footage be safeguarded in accordance with the Secretary of State's retention period, request purged footage from Axon, and update its Body Camera Policy to conform with the applicable retention schedule.
SPD has issued a response to this recommendation.
Completed
18-05 (PDF 287 KB) OPO recommends SPD remove its sworn statement requirements from its complaint forms and verbal warnings Internal Affairs investigators provide during citizen interviews. This will help ensure the complaint process be easy and simple for citizens.
SPD has issued a response to this recommendation.
Partially Implemented

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Office of Police Ombuds
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Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 509.625.6742
Fax: 509.625.6748
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Police Ombuds

Luvimae Omana
Deputy Ombuds

Christina Coty
Executive Assistant

Tim Szambelan
Police Ombuds Attorney