Monique Cotton, Public Information & Communication Director, 509.363.8285
Monday, March 31, 2014 at 10:15 a.m.
This past Saturday night, March 29, 2014, Spokane Police Officer Mike Russo was arrested, cited and released for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Russo was not on duty at the time of the incident. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will investigate this incident. Additionally, the Spokane Police Department will conduct an internal administrative investigation into the incident. Russo has been placed on administrative leave as a result of this incident.
The Spokane Police Department will not tolerate misconduct as we work to protect the safety of the Spokane community.
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
Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
jhumphreys@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
