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Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong training event for Dialogue Policing, focusing on improving communication skills for officers during large gatherings. The evidence-based course included perspectives from community activists and emphasized de-escalation techniques. Multiple local agencies participated in the training.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training event, aimed at enhancing communication skills for law enforcement during large gatherings. The program, developed by the Columbus Police Department, included sessions on de-escalation techniques and perspectives from community activists. Attendees participated in training scenarios to solidify their understanding before certification.
Spokane City Council and city employees will host a food drive from October 15 to December 15 to support the Zilch and Bite2Go programs, addressing local food insecurity. Council Member Paul Dillon highlighted the impact of the initiative on student retention and community health. Non-perishable food and monetary donations can be made at City Hall.
The Spokane City Council and city employees will conduct a community food drive from October 15 to December 15 to support Zilch and Bite2Go programs, which address food insecurity among local children. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized the importance of this initiative for community health and student retention. Donations of non-perishable food and monetary contributions can be made at City Hall.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in memory of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, following Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive. Bass was killed in the line of duty on September 27, and the flags will remain lowered 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. This action aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive for state and U.S. flags at all state agency facilities. 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 starting October 6th. The program, designed to enhance communication skills for law enforcement during large gatherings, included perspectives from community activists and media. Participants engaged in practical scenarios to solidify their learning before certification.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training event that concluded on October 15, 2025. The program, developed by the Columbus Police Department, aims to enhance communication skills for law enforcement during large gatherings. Officers participated in training scenarios to master de-escalation techniques and engage with community activists.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in memory of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed in the line of duty on September 27. The gesture follows a directive from Governor Bob Ferguson to honor Bass's sacrifice. Flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department conducted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training from October 6th, aimed at enhancing communication skills for law enforcement during large gatherings. The program, developed by the Columbus Police Department, included sessions on de-escalation techniques and perspectives from community activists. Officers participated in scenarios to reinforce their learning before certification.