The Spokane Police Department is committed to providing excellence in policing, enhancing the safety and security of individuals, and building partnerships to better the lives of our community members as a whole.
Our vision is to serve every member of our community with professionalism, integrity and compassion so that with every interaction we continue to build trust, preserve safety and model ethical policing.
Integrity: adherence to ethical principles; soundness of character, honesty
Professionalism: holding to the highest and most effective standards of the law enforcement profession while continually pursuing progressive improvement through education, training and experience.
Compassion: a feeling of concern and understanding for an individual’s distress, accompanied by a desire to help.
The 2022–2023 Strategic Plan provides the framework for operations, work performance, and focus for every Spokane Police Department (SPD) employee, whether commissioned or non-commissioned.
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
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
