U.S. Department of Justice to Release Report on Collaborative Reform Process with Spokane Police Department

Monique Cotton, Director of Communication and Public Information, 509.363.8285


Monday, December 15, 2014 at 4:59 p.m.


COPS OFFICE TO ISSUE REPORT ENTITLED—Collaborative Reform Model: A Review of Use of Force Policies, Processes, and Practices in the Spokane Police Department

SPOKANE, WASHINGTON—Credentialed members of the media are invited to cover a press conference to release Collaborative Reform Model: A Review of Use of Force Policies, Processes, and Practices in the Spokane Police Department. The report details the findings and plan of action for reform at the Spokane Police Department.

When: Friday, December 19, 2014
11 a.m. PST
Media set up must be completed no later than 10:45 a.m. PST

Where: U.S. Court House, Room 116
920 W. Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201

Who: U.S. Attorney Michael Ormsby
COPS Office Director Ronald L. Davis
Mayor David Condon, City of Spokane
Chief Frank Straub, Spokane Police Department

Note: All media must present government-issued photo I.D. (such as a driver’s license) as well as valid media credentials. For media inquiries please contact Joe Harrington at 509.353.2767 or Monique Cotton 509.435.1866.

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