The Major Crimes Unit (MCU) investigates homicides, other suspicious deaths, serious assaults, robberies, and other major felonies perpetrated upon an individual. Investigations in the Major Crimes Unit can be long, complex, and highly publicized. Major Crimes investigators, in many instances, work to be the voice of the victim.
SPD Major Crimes Detectives are skilled investigators who strive to gather the majority of information within the first 24 hours of an investigation. MCU works high-profile and time-sensitive cases and are often rapidly chasing leads.
Crimes involving sexual assault are also investigated through the Major Crimes because of the egregiousness of these offenses. These cases are investigated through the Special Victims Unit (SVU). SVU is assigned all sexual assaults that occur in Spokane. SVU also tracks more than 900 registered sex offenders. They also set up internet stings and investigate child pornography that is found on seized hard drives.
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
Tipline: 509.242.TIPS (8477)
My Spokane: 311, or for outside city limits, 509.755.CITY (2489)
spdwebmail@spokanepolice.org
