2019 Recommendations

Number Recommendation Status
19-01 (PDF 162 KB) OPO recommends SPD create a policy that accounts for juvenile Miranda advisements, or at a minimum, ensure officers take extra steps to ensure that minors are able to comprehend the advisement. SPD has issued a response to this recommendation. Implemented
19-02 (PDF 114 KB) OPO recommends when force is used against an unintended community member, that SPD thoroughly document uses of force. SPD has issued a response to this recommendation. Completed
19-03 (PDF 96 KB) OPO recommends SPD update their threshold for reportable uses of force to be consistent with other law enforcement agencies in the Police Strategies, LLC network. This will help produce more accurate uses of force for reporting purposes to the community. SPD has issued a response to this recommendation. No action considered
19-04 (PDF 122 KB) OPO recommends SPD re-implement the former policy on Duty to Report to Internal Affairs. SPD has issued a response to this recommendation. Implemented

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Office of Police Ombuds
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Spokane, WA 99201
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Police Ombuds

Luvimae Omana
Deputy Ombuds

Christina Coty
Executive Assistant

Tim Szambelan
Police Ombuds Attorney