Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, October 25, 2026

Oct. 27

SPD are Searching for a Vehicle in Connection with Fatal Hit and Run

4:16 p.m. - On Oct. 26th, 2026, SPD officers responded to the area of W. Maxwell Ave and N. Walnut St for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

Are the Cameras in Spokane Flock or ALPRs?

2:35 p.m. - You may see cameras and wonder if they are Flock or ALPRs (Automated License Plate Readers). SPD doesn't own or operate any Flock or ALPR cameras.



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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