Police Department

Department Demographics

At the Spokane Police Department, we believe that a diverse team strengthens our ability to serve the community with fairness, empathy, and understanding. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the people we serve and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.

Below is a snapshot of our department's current demographics. We continue working to attract, support, and retain talented individuals from all backgrounds.

As of May 6, 2025, the Spokane Police Department's personnel demographics are as follows:

Commissioned Officers: 333

Gender

• 305 men
• 28 women

Race/Ethnicity

• 288 White
• 20 Hispanic or Latino
• 8 Other/Not Indicated
• 7 Black
• 5 Native American
• 2 Multiracial
• 1 Asian
• 2 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Professional Staff: 96 full-time employees

(Excludes 16 temporary/seasonal positions)

Gender

• 33 men
• 63 women

Race/Ethnicity

• 85 White
• 3 Hispanic or Latino
• 3 Other
• 2 Native American
• 1 Multiracial
• 1 Black
• 1 Asian