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SPD media availability for 03-14 to 03-17

Monique Cotton, Public Information & Communication Director, 509.363.8285


Friday, March 14, 2014 at 8:04 a.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.

Friday 3/14/2014

  • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Monique Cotton, Public Information & Communication Director, 509.435.1866
  • 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Lt. Rex Olson, Watch Commander, 509.994.7319
  • 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Lt. Joe Walker, Watch Commander, 509.385.3627
  • 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. – Lt. Craig Meidl, Watch Commander, 509.994.3940
  • 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. – Lt. Tom Hendren, Watch Commander, 509.209.3344

Saturday 3/15/2014

  • 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Lt. Rex Olson, Watch Commander, 509.994.7319
  • 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Lt. Joe Walker, Watch Commander, 509.385.3627
  • 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. – Lt. Craig Meidl, Watch Commander, 509.994.3940
  • 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. – Sgt. Brad Hallock, Shift Commander, 509.209.1286

Saturday 3/15/2014

  • 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Lt. Rex Olson, Watch Commander, 509.994.7319
  • 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Lt. Joe Walker, Watch Commander, 509.385.3627
  • 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. – Lt. Dean Sprague, Watch Commander, 509.570.2949

Friday 3/14/2014

  • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Monique Cotton, Public Information &38; Communication Director, 509.435.1866
  • 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Lt. Alan Arnzen, Watch Commander, 509.994.0282
  • 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Lt. Joe Walker, Watch Commander, 509.385.3627
  • 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. – Lt. Dean Sprague, Watch Commander, 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