Latest Public Safety News Releases

March 20

Spokane Police Community Hiring Event

4:08 p.m. - Spokane Police Community Hiring Event

March 12

Fire Chief Julie O’Berg and Other Local Leaders Recognized

4 p.m. - Join us in congratulating Fire Chief O’Berg, a recipient of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho 2025 Women of Distinction Award.

March 11

Domestic Violence Suspect in Custody After Fleeing State

4:26 p.m. - Domestic violence suspect in custody after fleeing state, victim sends text message asking for help.

March 6

Bank Employee Alerts Law Enforcement to Robbery Suspect

2:26 p.m. - On March 5th, 2025 SPD responded to 3000 South Grand Boulevard after 911 received a call from a bank.

March 3

Early morning stabbing sends one to the hospital, suspect in custody

3:58 p.m. - Early morning stabbing sends one to the hospital, suspect in custody

SPD is Proud to Announce the Return of Neighborhood Resource Officers

12:56 p.m. - Three Spokane Police officers will start their new positions as Neighborhood Resource Officers (NROs) today.

Feb. 26

Greater Alarm Fire Destroys Lithium-Ion Battery Facility in NE Spokane

2:56 p.m. - At 4:07 a.m. on Feb. 25, Spokane Regional Emergency Communications dispatched firefighters to MaxAmps Lithium Batteries.

Feb. 19

Spokane Police Seeking Public Assistance Locating Missing Adult

1:19 p.m. - SPD is asking for assistance from community members in locating a missing 77-year-old male.

Feb. 14

Spokane Police investigating early morning shooting in NE Spokane

12:04 p.m. - Spokane Police investigating early morning shooting in North-East Spokane

Feb. 10

Spokane Police Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Robbery Suspect

4:38 p.m. - Spokane Police is seeking help from community members to locate a robbery suspect.