Pages tagged with "Spokane Police"

• Medal of Valor awarded to four Spokane Police Officers - May 27, 2025 at 9:20 a.m. - SPD Chief Kevin Hall presented the Medal of Valor to four officers for their extraordinary bravery displayed in the early hours of February 12th, 2024
• Basic Law Enforcement Academy Class 910 - May 15, 2025 at 3:28 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department hosts BLEA Academy at their Spokane Police Training Center
• Coffee with a Cop - September 27, 2024 at 11:40 a.m. - Join SPD on Oct. 25 for Coffee with a Cop.
• Planning Efforts Protect Pedestrians - February 26, 2024 at 12:25 p.m. - Traffic calming projects improve safety.
• Clean Team Tracking Taggers - June 27, 2023 at 11:09 a.m. - New app documents each piece of graffiti.
• Drug Use Ordinance - June 2, 2023 at 5 p.m. - City ordinance makes illegal drug use in public a misdemeanor, SPD officers enforce new law
• Vehicle Mover arranges cars and trucks held as police evidence - November 22, 2022 at 4:05 p.m. - A piece of equipment at the Spokane Police Department’s Property Facility replaces the need for tow trucks resulting in big savings for the City.
• Neighbors Thank Spokane Police - May 27, 2022 at 2:34 p.m. - SPD receives 214 commendations from community.
• Repeat Offender Held Accountable - May 23, 2022 at 10:59 a.m. - Good police work halts costly crime spree.
• Message to Breaeh - February 8, 2022 at 12:59 p.m. - A 10-year-old girl is hoping to dance her way to nationals with a police tribute.
• The BHU unit sees continued growth and success - February 7, 2022 at 12:20 p.m. - The goal of the unit is to help people manage their crisis in the best way possible
• SPD volunteer programs for young people renamed and refreshed - January 19, 2022 at 10:54 a.m. - Police Cadet Program replaces former Co-op Program for youth – what the change entails.
• Shoplifting Emphasis - January 13, 2022 at 3:17 p.m. - SPD is looking to continue a successful shoplifting emphasis conducted the last few months of 2021.
• DUI Emphasis - January 5, 2022 at 2:58 p.m. - SPD reminds you to be smart, be safe, don’t drive impaired and start the New Year off well.
• Property Crime - December 29, 2021 at 12:17 p.m. - Tips from a Spokane Police officer on how to keep your home and property safe from thieves.
• Move Over Law - December 29, 2021 at 11:06 a.m. - The law requires that vehicles approaching an emergency or work zone proceed with due caution, and if safe move over, or change lanes.
• New Center Treats People in Crisis - October 29, 2021 at 2:38 p.m. - New options, other than jail, for mental health patients.
• Police Target Abandoned Vehicles - September 23, 2021 at 11:25 a.m. - Getting rid of neighborhood nuisances.
• Police Offer Help to People in Crisis - July 9, 2021 at 11:28 a.m. - Training teaches officers de-escalation techniques.
• Spokane Police Department is hiring! - June 3, 2021 at 11:22 a.m. - Learn more about the hiring process
• Police Build Relationships in Boxing Ring - May 7, 2021 at 3:40 p.m. - Spokane gym opens doors to kids and cops.
• Become a Spokane Police Officer - May 5, 2021 at 4:43 p.m. - Take the Public Safety Test for free
• Spokane Police Equipped to Save Lives - April 1, 2021 at 2:09 p.m. - Officers prepared to help when every second counts.
• Proposed police contract released - February 18, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. - 5-year agreement awaiting Council, Guild membership vote
• Teen Gets New Perspective Training with Police - January 8, 2021 at 11:08 a.m. - 15-year-old invited to walk in shoes of officers.
• Blessing on Patrol - November 24, 2020 at 2:13 p.m. - SPD Corporal Erin Blessing lives up to her name
• Become a Spokane Police Officer - November 12, 2020 at 12:09 p.m. - Take the Public Safety Test for free this weekend!
• Landscaping Cuts Crime Out of Neighborhoods - November 2, 2020 at 2:52 p.m. - Eliminate hiding spots for mail thieves, burglars.
• SPD Chaplain is All Heart - October 27, 2020 at 4:55 p.m. - Senior Chaplain Tuter Called to Help
• Precinct More Visible, Accessible to Public - October 23, 2020 at 2:48 p.m. - New signs and staffing at Police Precinct.
• Police Make Important Connections with Kids - September 25, 2020 at 8:39 a.m. - SPD officers and students find safe, common ground.
• Help from Police is “Just Around the Corner” - September 18, 2020 at 11:40 a.m. - New Precinct location boosting police presence, engagement.
• Resource Officers Keep Neighborhoods Safe - August 19, 2020 at 12:11 p.m. - Residents partner with Neighborhood Resource Officers to fight crime.
• New Spokane Officers Pledge to Help Community - August 6, 2020 at 12:40 p.m. - Recruits persevered despite delays and demonstrations.
• SPD Providing Free Public Safety Testing - August 3, 2020 at 8:59 a.m. - Take the Public Safety Test for free this August
• A Calming Voice for People in Crisis - July 24, 2020 at 2:19 p.m. - Mental health professionals respond with officers.
• Police Change Knee on Neck Policy - June 23, 2020 at 3:46 p.m. - New restrictions taught during in-service training.
• Making Life Saving Deliveries to Strangers - May 6, 2020 at 2:45 p.m. - C.O.P.S. Volunteers help housebound stay healthy.
• First Responders Thank Health Care Heroes - May 1, 2020 at 2:27 p.m. - Spokane first responders hold parades to thank health care heroes.
• Keeping an eye on closed businesses - March 27, 2020 at 3:01 p.m. - Patrols emphasize commercial burglaries, vandalism prevention.
• Mayor Delivers on Precinct Promise - February 24, 2020 at 10 a.m. - More officers assigned to patrol downtown.
• Reducing Conflicts with Mental Health Patients - January 17, 2020 at 12:43 p.m. - Spokane officers reaching out to people in crisis.
• Mayor Calls Attention to Human Trafficking - January 7, 2020 at 3:47 p.m. - Children favorite target of sex industry.
• Police Return Stolen Property to Victims - October 18, 2019 at 11:09 a.m. - Raid reunites valuables with rightful owners.
• City Urges Drivers to “Give Real Change” - June 7, 2019 at 3:10 p.m. - Offering money to panhandlers funds new problems.
• Police Raid Stolen Property Ring - February 26, 2019 at 11:26 a.m. - Serial numbers help victims recover valuables.
• Enhancing Your Survival Mindset - November 2, 2018 at 10:25 a.m. - Spokane police offer self-defense classes.
• Officers with beards and yellow ribbons all for a good cause - October 22, 2018 at 4:16 p.m. - It’s that time of the year again where you will see some SPD Officers wearing yellow ribbons and sporting beards. It’s all for a good cause.
• Police Partner with Mental Health Professionals - October 4, 2018 at 4:09 p.m. - Experts ride with cops to help mentally ill.
• Call My 311 to Report Transient Camps - November 10, 2017 at 2:06 p.m. - Spokane is trying to speed up its response to people experiencing homelessness by directing all concerns/complaints to 1 centralized reporting system.
• Police Prevent Domestic Violence - November 9, 2017 at 3:24 p.m. - Special Unit Protects DV Victims
• Under the Influence, Under Arrest - October 26, 2017 at 11:08 a.m. - Don’t get behind the wheel if you are impaired. This means being under the influence of alcohol, marijuana and other illicit or prescription drugs.
• Police Show Support for DV Victims - October 12, 2017 at 10 a.m. - Spokane Police Officers are wearing purple wristbands during October to End the Silence of Domestic Violence.
• Spokane Police Department Hosting Five Hiring Workshops - September 11, 2017 at 11:53 a.m. - Are you interested in becoming a police officer?
• New Badges Honor 9-11 Victims - September 6, 2017 at 10:18 a.m. - Police buy new badges commemorating 9-11
• Spokane Police Department Hosting Four Hiring Workshops - July 26, 2017 at 4:26 p.m. - Are you interested in becoming a police officer?
• Concert in the Park - May 22, 2017 at 9:29 a.m. - This event is a special thank you to all the citizens that donate their time as law enforcement volunteers.
• SPD Cultural Audit - March 24, 2017 at 5:16 p.m. - GU, City discuss study
• Enhancing the Survival Mindset Self-Defense Class to be Held this Fall - August 6, 2015 at 9:57 a.m. - SPD’s Enhancing the Survival Mindset women’s self-defense class offers participants hands-on self-defense and safety awareness training.
• Spokane becomes an All-America City - June 29, 2015 at 12:41 p.m. - Spokane has been recognized as one of 10 All-America Cities throughout the country
• Use of Force Commission’s work is now complete - March 24, 2015 at 11:15 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department was commended for its great progress in the Use of Force Commission’s final letter to the City and SPD.