The Cooperative Education Program (CO-OP) is a joint venture between the Spokane Police Department and local colleges and universities to support SPD's Patrol Division. It is designed to provide non-law enforcement services and tasks that do not require law enforcement power or police legal authority. CO-OPs assist patrol at accident scenes, take cold crime reports, and pick up found property and evidence for the Patrol Division. CO-OPs attend a 40-hour academy and are required to contribute a minimum of 20 volunteer hours monthly (including two monthly evening meetings). CO-OPs must be at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled in college (any field) as a full or part-time student maintaining a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
Explorers are a part of the Boy Scouts of America under their Learning for Life Program. The Post allows young men and women the opportunity to learn about a career in the criminal justice field while serving as volunteer aides within SPD.
Explorers participate and art trained in a variety of activities:
Explorers are 16 – 21 years old (and have completed 8th grade). They must maintain a 2.5 GPA in their school. Explorers are required to attend monthly training meetings and commit to volunteering 16 hours a month. Statewide Explorer academies are held biannually and the Explorer is required to attend one per year.
Apply to be a Volunteer! Call 509.363.8283
For in progress crimes and emergencies call 911
To report a non-emergent crime contact:
To provide crime activity or suspect information that doesn't require immediate action contact:
For general police email contact:
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For nuisance reports, including code violations (i.e. illegal camping, substantial litter in yards or alleys, graffiti, land use violations), parking complaints, and road condition issues contact:
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
