The use of force by law enforcement personnel is a matter of critical concern, both to the public and to the law enforcement community.
SPD conducts an annual Comprehensive Analysis of Reportable Use of Force Incidents. The primary purpose of the analysis is to provide Spokane Police Department information about officers’ use of force and trends associated with use of force. The analysis provides information on many factors involving the subjects and involved officers, as well as environmental details. It also describes the training issues that were identified during the incident review. SPD’s Training Unit and the Training Plan Committee use the information in the report to assist in their development of training curriculum. The report also serves to inform the community about SPD’s use of force. See links to previous analyses.
When there is a documented use of force by an officer, it will be investigated and then once the investigation is complete it will be posted to the Spokane Police Department website.
Emergency Services
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE from Police, Fire or ambulance: call 911
Mental Health Crisis
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE by phone from trained mental health counselors: call 988
Crime Check
Non-emergency police services: call 509.456.2233 to report crimes no longer in process or submit crime tips.
Crime Check Online Reporting also available.
City Services
Non-emergency reporting of potholes, graffiti, or unlawful camping, utility billing, and general information on city services: call 311 or report online
Social Services
Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211
For general police email contact:
SPDWebMail@spokanepolice.org
Office of Police Ombuds provides independent civilian oversight for Spokane Police Department conduct-related matters. The Police Ombuds's duty is to ensure that investigations are timely, thorough and objective. You can learn more by visiting the Police Ombuds page.
Access a comprehensive analysis and dashboard of Use of Force incidents dating back five years.
Lt. Sean Wheeler
Lieutenant, Internal Affairs
Spokane Police Department
1100 West Mallon
Spokane, Washington 99260
spdinternalaffairs@spokanepolice.org
509.835.4588
Crime Check: 509.456.2233
Tipline: 509.242.TIPS (8477)
My Spokane: 311, or for outside city limits, 509.755.CITY (2489)
spdwebmail@spokanepolice.org
