Police Department News Releases for Thursday, July 24, 2014

1 p.m.

Scammers Using Avista's Name to try and Gain Quick Cash

1:18 p.m. - Spokane Police and Avista are teaming up to help protect citizens from becoming the victims of a new wave of scams.



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

Non-emergency Police Services
Non-emergency police services: call 311 to report crimes no longer in process, abandoned or stolen vehicles, theft/burglary, unlawful camping, fraud or identity theft, vandalism, suspicious person or vehicle, or submit crime tips.
Online Incident Report 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

Officer Tricia Leming
509-835-4568
tleming@spokanepolice.org