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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 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.
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 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.
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 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 to also be lowered. The community mourns Bass's loss, with sympathies extended to her family, friends, and colleagues.
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. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized the importance of addressing food insecurity, stating it supports student retention and community health. Residents can donate non-perishable food items and monetary contributions at City Hall.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong training event on Dialogue Policing. The program aims to enhance law enforcement's communication skills for better community interaction during large gatherings. Officers participated in training scenarios and discussions with local activists and media.
The Spokane City Council and City Employees will conduct a community food drive from October 15 to December 15 to benefit the Zilch and Bite2Go programs. These initiatives aim to alleviate food insecurity by providing immediate food assistance and nutritious weekend meals to local students. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized the importance of this effort for community health and student retention.
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 aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive for state and U.S. flags to also be lowered. The City of Spokane expresses its condolences to Bass's family, friends, and colleagues.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training event starting October 6th. The 40-hour course aims to enhance communication skills for law enforcement during large gatherings, focusing on community engagement and de-escalation techniques. Officers participated in training scenarios to better prepare for real-world interactions.