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Spokane Police Department and SPD Cadets Engage with the Logan Community to Discuss Crime Prevention in the Neighborhood

Officer Daniel Strassenberg, PIO

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:27 p.m.

With a recent uptick in property crimes in the Logan neighborhood, the Spokane Police Department implemented an outreach team of Cadet volunteers to engage with the community and educate citizens on what to look for and how to prevent property crimes. Spokane Police Department’s Crime and Intelligence Analyst, Jaime Lamanna, says, “The area used to pilot the door-hanger program which came about due to an increase in residential burglaries within the Logan neighborhood. We had previously been looking at the area due to vehicle prowling and bicycle thefts. The increase of residential burglaries consists of vacant homes with the theft of copper wiring and student housing that has been left unsecure with quick-grab-valuables left in sight.”

Due to the increase in crime, Captain Kendall, who oversees the Northeast Sector, developed a plan and put it into action. He states, “Baker Sector (Northeast Precinct) will be utilizing our SPD Cadets to educate and alert impacted neighborhoods during property crime spikes within specific areas. I developed this strategy because the greatest impact we can have in reducing property crimes is through community involvement, advisement, and empowerment.”

“Crime statistics show that property predators tend to impact smaller geographic areas victimizing the most vulnerable in those locations. These criminals tend to victimize locations that are easily accessed, provide covert cover, and have valuables in plain view. Through SPD Cadet outreach, notification and education, our goal is to empower our citizens in these impacted neighborhoods by providing them with the tools and suggestions to make them much less likely to be victimized. Most of these recommendations will cost our citizens nothing but the time to implement. I am confident that the SPD Cadets efforts will make Northeast Spokane a much safer place where neighborhoods can thrive and enjoy their communities.”

The Northeast Neighborhood Resource Officer, Deana Storch, who also works in a leadership role with the department’s Cadet program, was eager to get the Cadets involved with this new project, saying, “Not only am I the Northeast Neighborhood Resource Officer, but I am also one of the lead advisors for our Cadet program, a group of 18-24 year old volunteers who have a passion for the law enforcement profession. They are a great group of volunteers eager to network with Spokane citizens. I am excited for them to come out, introduce themselves and educate the community. Please share any concerns you may have with them, so that they can relay that information back to me.”

So, what can you do to help prevent property crime in your community?

Vehicle

• Place valuables out of sight
• Park in well lit, active areas
• Always lock and secure your vehicle
• Use anti-theft/club devices
• Never leave your car running unattended

Home

• Well-lit, motion-activated lights
• Alarm Systems and Cameras
• Prune landscaping
• Put valuables like tools away
• Ensure doors and windows are secure when not in use
• Bring in mail/packages and garbage cans promptly
• Use signage “Under video surveillance”
• Get to know your neighbors and use neighborhood app Nextdoor
• When travelling, have someone shovel walkways/driveway, mow grass, and check on the residence.

If you are in the Logan community and happen to see our Cadets in the neighborhood, be sure to greet them and alert them to any concerns you may have. Don’t hesitate to call 911 if you witness a crime in progress, such as a residential burglary, in your area and contact Crime Check at 509.456.2233 if you see suspicious activity.

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