Title 04 Administrative Agencies and Procedures
Chapter 04.32 Office of the Police Ombuds (OPO)
Section 04.32.060 Qualifications
- legal, investigative, or prosecutorial experience within the five years prior to appointment;
- recent or current familiarity with police procedures within the five years prior to appointment;
- demonstrated ability to review investigations to ensure they are thorough and unbiased;
- successful completion of a criminal background investigation consistent with the requirements to become employed as a Spokane police officer;
- demonstrated ability to work with confidential information;
- a record of community involvement;
- an ability to build working relationships with and communicate effectively with diverse groups;
- established reputation for even-handedness in dealing with both complainants and the regulated parties and
- be a resident of Spokane County or become a resident of Spokane County within six months of the beginning of the appointment term and maintain such residency during the remainder of the term.
Date Passed: Monday, September 9, 2024
Effective Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
ORD C36567 Section 5
