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Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training event, equipping officers with essential communication skills for community engagement during large gatherings. The program, developed by the Columbus Police Department, included insights from local activists and media representatives to enhance understanding and collaboration.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to half-staff in remembrance of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed in the line of duty on September 27. The flags will remain lowered until the end of business hours as a mark of respect for her family, friends, and colleagues.
The Spokane City Council and City Employees will hold a community food drive from October 15 to December 15 to support the Zilch and Bite2Go programs, which address food insecurity for local students and communities. Council Members Paul Dillon and Michael Cathcart emphasized the importance of this initiative for fostering student retention and community health. Donations of non-perishable food and monetary contributions are encouraged.
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. The City of Spokane expresses its condolences to Bass's family, friends, and colleagues. Flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training event, focusing on communication skills for law enforcement during large gatherings. The program included perspectives from community activists and emphasized de-escalation techniques and crowd psychology. Officers participated in practical training scenarios to enhance their skills and complete certification.
The Spokane City Council and city employees will host a community food drive and fundraiser from October 15 to December 15 to benefit Zilch and Bite2Go, programs that combat food insecurity among local students and families. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized the importance of this initiative in promoting community health and student retention. Donations of non-perishable food items and monetary contributions are encouraged.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong training event on Dialogue Policing, aimed at enhancing communication skills for law enforcement during large gatherings. The program, developed by the Columbus Police Department, included sessions on community activism and de-escalation techniques. Local agencies participated to foster better relations between police and the community.
The Spokane City Council and City Employees will conduct a food drive from October 15 to December 15 to support the Zilch and Bite2Go programs, which combat food insecurity among local children. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized the importance of this initiative in fostering community health and student retention. Donations can be made at City Hall and through a secure QR code.
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. The gesture coincides with Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive for state and U.S. flags to be lowered at state agency facilities. Flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business.
Spokane City Council and city employees are hosting a community food drive from October 15 to December 15 to support local programs Zilch and Bite2Go, which combat food insecurity among children and families. The initiative encourages donations of non-perishable food items and monetary contributions, emphasizing the need to ensure no child goes hungry in the community.