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Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed on duty on September 27. The gesture coincides with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive for state and U.S. flags to also be lowered. Flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed in the line of duty on September 27. The gesture coincides with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive for state and U.S. flags to also be lowered in remembrance. Mayor Brown expressed the community's heartbreak and extended condolences to Bass's family and colleagues.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training event designed to enhance communication skills among law enforcement. Attending officers engaged in scenarios and discussions with community activists to improve their interaction during large gatherings. The program emphasizes de-escalation techniques and collaboration with the community.
The Spokane City Council and city employees will host a food drive from October 15 to December 15 to benefit the Zilch and Bite2Go programs, which combat food insecurity among local children. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized that this initiative supports student retention and community health. Donations of non-perishable food and monetary contributions are encouraged to ensure no child goes hungry.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training. The program, developed by the Columbus Police Department, aims to enhance officers' communication and de-escalation skills during large gatherings. Multiple local agencies participated in the training, which included interactions with community activists and media.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed in the line of duty on September 27. This action aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive for state and U.S. flags at all state agency facilities. The flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff following Governor Bob Ferguson's directive in memory of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed in the line of duty. The flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business. The City of Spokane expresses its condolences to Bass's family, friends, and colleagues.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed in the line of duty on September 27. Brown expressed the community's heartbreak and extended sympathies to Bass's family, friends, and colleagues. Flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business.
Spokane City Council and city employees will conduct a community food drive from October 15 to December 15 to benefit Zilch and Bite2Go programs, addressing local food insecurity. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized the importance of this initiative for community health and student retention, highlighting that one in five children in the region face hunger. Residents can donate non-perishable food items or contribute financially at City Hall.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training program aimed at enhancing law enforcement's communication skills during large gatherings. The course, developed by the Columbus Police Department, includes de-escalation techniques and community activist perspectives. Officers participate in training scenarios to solidify their learning before certification.