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Spokane Police Department media availability for week of 9/9/13 to 9/15/13

Monique Cotton, Police Communications Director, 509.363.8285


Monday, September 9, 2013 at 2:50 p.m.


The following team members are available for breaking news only. If they do not answer the phone, they may not be available and media must respond to the scene for more information. Crime Check is NOT a resource for SPD media requests.

Monday 09/09/2013:

  • Sgt. Lydia Taylor - Public Information Officer - Out of office
  • Monique Cotton - Communication Director - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 509.435.1866
  • Lt. Kevin King - Watch Commander - 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 509.220.7162
  • Lt. Matt Cowles - Watch Commander - 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Phone: 509.209.7187
  • Lt. Tracie Meidl- Watch Commander - 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Phone: 509.209.7181

Tuesday 09/10/2013:

  • Sgt. Lydia Taylor - Public Information Officer - Out of office
  • Monique Cotton - Communication Director - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 509.435.1866
  • Ofc. Teresa Fuller - Public Information & Community Outreach Officer - 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone: 509.209.7188
  • Lt. Kevin King - Watch Commander - 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 509.220.7162
  • Lt. Matt Cowles - Watch Commander - 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Phone: 509.209.7187
  • Lt. Tracie Meidl- Watch Commander - 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Phone: 509.209.7181

Wednesday 09/11/2013:

  • Sgt. Lydia Taylor - Public Information Officer - Out of office
  • Monique Cotton - Communication Director - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 509.435.1866
  • Ofc. Teresa Fuller - Public Information & Community Outreach Officer - 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone: 509.209.7188
  • Lt. Kevin King - Watch Commander - 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 509.220.7162
  • Lt. Matt Cowles - Watch Commander - 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Phone: 509.209.7187
  • Lt. Tracie Meidl- Watch Commander - 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Phone: 509.209.7181

Thursday 09/12/2013:

  • Sgt. Lydia Taylor - Public Information Officer - 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 509.481.8656
  • Monique Cotton - Communication Director - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 509.435.1866
  • Ofc. Teresa Fuller - Public Information & Community Outreach Officer - 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone: 509.209.7188
  • Lt. Kevin King - Watch Commander - 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 509.220.7162
  • Lt. Matt Cowles - Watch Commander - 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Phone: 509.209.7187
  • Lt. Tracie Meidl- Watch Commander - 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Phone: 509.209.7181
  • Lt. Dean Sprague- Watch Commander - 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Phone: 509.570.2949

Friday 09/13/2013:

  • Monique Cotton - Communication Director - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 509.435.1866
  • Lt. Eric Olsen - Watch Commander - 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Phone: 509.951.7371
  • Lt. Dean Sprague- Watch Commander - 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Phone: 509.570.2949

Saturday 09/14/2013:

  • Lt. Rex Olson - Watch Commander - 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 509.994.7319
  • Lt. Eric Olsen - Watch Commander - 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Phone: 509.951.7371
  • Lt. Dean Sprague- Watch Commander - 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Phone: 509.570.2949

Sunday 09/15/2013:

  • Lt. Rex Olson - Watch Commander - 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 509.994.7319
  • Lt. Eric Olsen - Watch Commander - 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Phone: 509.951.7371
  • Lt. Dean Sprague- Watch Commander - 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Phone: 509.570.2949


Know the Number

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

Media Relations Contact

Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
jhumphreys@spokanepolice.org