One of the main goals of the Spokane Police Department is to engage with the community we serve. There are many ways to engage with the Spokane Police Department. Opportunities include: volunteering as a Reserve Police Officer, Police Cadet, Police Explorer, or Citizen Volunteer.
To volunteer with the Spokane Police Department, select the Download Application & Apply link under the section you're interested in. You can also send an email to volunteer@spokanepolice.org. Please be sure to include your name, your phone number, your email address, and your area of volunteer interest.
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
Volunteer Services Unit
Spokane Police Department
1100 W Mallon
Spokane, Washington 99260
volunteer@spokanepolice.org
509.363.8283
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
