Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a proactive approach to reducing crime by improving the design, layout, and visibility of physical spaces. The Spokane Police Department has officers specially trained to conduct CPTED assessments for local businesses, organizations, and property owners.
These assessments evaluate things like:
CPTED principles help make spaces safer, more welcoming, and less attractive to criminal activity.
Business and property owners can request a CPTED assessment by calling 509.625.4100.
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
Crime Check: 509.456.2233
My Spokane: 311, or for outside city limits, 509.755.CITY (2489)
spdwebmail@spokanepolice.org
