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Spokane 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, following Governor Bob Ferguson's directive. This gesture reflects the community's grief over Bass's passing.
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. These initiatives aim to combat food insecurity by providing food to local pantries and ensuring Spokane students have nutritious weekend meals. Residents can donate non-perishable items or contribute financially through a QR code.
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 on September 27. This action aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive for state and U.S. flags at state agency facilities. The City of Spokane extends its condolences to Bass's family, friends, and colleagues.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department conducted a weeklong training on Dialogue Policing, designed to enhance communication skills for law enforcement during large gatherings. The program included sessions with community activists and focused on de-escalation techniques and crowd psychology. Officers participated in training scenarios to solidify their understanding and skills.
The Spokane City Council and City Employees will host a community food drive from October 15 to December 15 to support local programs Zilch and Bite2Go, which address food insecurity among children. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized the importance of this initiative in promoting dignity and stability for families. Donations of non-perishable food and monetary contributions can be made at designated drop-off locations at City Hall.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.