Safer Spokane
An investment in safer neighborhoods, safer parks, and safer streets for a safer Spokane.
Public Safety Community Input
Together we can make Spokane a safer, healthier place for everyone. Please check back soon to complete the public safety survey and stay up to date on community meetings during the hiring process for our next Police Chief. Your voice counts.
The Process
Mayor Announces Search for Fire & Police Chief, Launches Community Safety Workgroup
Mayor Appoints Selection Committee
City Selects Executive Search Firms
City Publishes Surveys
City Hosts Community Meetings
City Announces Job Posting
Interviews Conducted
Recommendations to Mayor
Mayor Appoints New Police Chief
Selection Committee Members
- Mike McNab, Spokane Police Department
- Julie O'Berg, Spokane Fire Department
- Maggie Yates, Office of the Mayor
- Luis Manriquez, WSU Medical School
- Adam Richards, Providence Medical Group
- Maryann Moreno, Superior Court (retired)
- Emilie Cameron, Downtown Spokane Partnership
- Lisa Robbe, Disability Rights Washington
- Jeremiah Bourgeois, Law Clerk
- Maureen Rosette, The Native Project
- Luc Jasmin, Police Ombudsman Commission
- Randy Marler, Local 29
- Dave Dunkin, Police Guild
- Michael Cathcart, Spokane City Council
- Paul Dillon, Spokane City Council
- Ana Trusty, Mujeres in Action (MIA)
- Bart Logue, Office of Police Ombudsman
- Deb Green, Downtown Business Owners
Spokane Police Chief Finalists Forum
Community Safety Meetings
Join us to learn more about the recruitment process for public safety leadership and share your priorities. View the Community Safety Meetings flyer in English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, and Marshallese.
West Central Community Center
April 9, 2024
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Northeast Community Center
April 11, 2024
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Liberty Park Library
April 16, 2024
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Virtual
April 30, 2024
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Register online