Spokane Police Department implements virtual reality into officer training
The department is one of the first one hundred agencies to begin implementing virtual reality into its training methods.
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'A Christmas miracle': WDFW officers rescue moose stuck in frozen lake for hours
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Homeowners in Elk caught a crisis on camera when a moose fell through icy water as its baby watched helplessly from the shore,…
Spokane Police Department identifies officers involved in downtown shootout
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department has identified the four officers who were involved in a fatal shooting in downtown Spokane earlier this week. Officer Jacob…
Men targeted cops like sport, according to new documents
SPOKANE, Wash. — The two men in jail for allegedly shooting a Spokane Police officer a month ago said he'd do it again, according to new court…
Inslee hopes regional training facilities will get police officers on the job quicker
SPOKANE, Wash. – From recruitment to training to city streets: law enforcement across Washington say they need to speed up that timeline to…
Spokane Police Department facing staff shortages
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Property crimes are up and there has been a rash of drive-by shootings. Spokane Police say they are doing the best they can, but are feeling…
Assault, unlawful imprisonment suspect arrested in standoff
A 54-year-old assault suspect was arrested in an early-morning standoff with Spokane Police.
Despite credibility issues, WA cops find police jobs elsewhere
Prosecutors must flag officers who have known incidents of dishonesty or other misconduct. A Crosscut investigation found at least 22 officers with such issues still found new jobs at other agencies.
Nearly 70 pounds of cocaine seized at Canadian border in Montana
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized 69.5 pounds of cocaine this past Thursday.
Report: 2 Seattle police officers broke law during DC riots
Two Seattle police officers who were in Washington, D.C., during the Jan. 6 insurrection were illegally trespassing on Capitol grounds while rioters stormed the building, but they lied about their actions, a police watchdog said in a report released Thursday.
SPD contacting people who may not be getting themselves out of the heat
Spokane Police officers have been out checking on people who may not be getting themselves out of the heat.
Spokane Police Dept. hires 4 officers who left the Seattle Police Dept. earlier this year
The Spokane Police Department has hired four lateral officers who left the Seattle Police Department earlier this year.
Spokane Police Department seeks public input on their service to the community
The Spokane Police Department is seeking the public's input on the department's service to the community.
Spokane Police looking for suspect in East Central stabbing
Spokane Police are looking for the suspect in an early morning stabbing near the Fred Meyer in East Central.
Spokane Police training 30 officers to expand its bike unit
Spokane Police is expanding its bike patrol unit. Officers riding bikes can be beneficial for cities—like Spokane—during crowd control, especially protests.
Police: Spokane man stabbed, killed girlfriend's ex-husband
A 25-year-old man was stabbed and killed in North Spokane early Thursday morning.
'This was a first': Officers help capture 6-foot alligator in Nampa, Idaho
Officers with the Nampa Police Department responded to assist Idaho Fish and Game on Tuesday… only to find it was a 6-foot alligator wildlife officers needed help with.
Police make 23 arrests stemming from Spokane's first Black Lives Matter protest
Spokane Police have arrested 23 people stemming from crimes committed on Sunday, May 31, when a peaceful protest in downtown turned violent.
Protesters nationwide say new charges against Minneapolis Police officers aren't enough
Some protesters call Wednesday a big step, but not a victory. Many of them are upset that it took this much time for the other officers to be charged. Now they want to see them prosecuted.
Spokane Police arrest both crash suspect, responding tow truck driver for DUI
Police said a drunk driver who crashed her car and the tow truck driver who came to help clear the scene were both arrested for driving under the influence on Sunday.
Spokane Police: Man facing felony assault charges for intentionally coughing in officers' faces
A man is facing felony assault charges after he reportedly coughed on officers as they arrested his sister.
Spokane man dies from injuries sustained in assault, police say his son is responsible
A man assaulted by his son has died from his injuries, according to the Spokane Police Department.
Man set on fire hours after Hong Kong protester shot
A man has been set on fire in Hong Kong only hours after a protester was shot by police with a live round, as the city experiences one of the most dramatic days in over five months of protests.
8 officers involved in Coeur d'Alene Fourth of July shooting identified
The Coeur d'Alene Police Department identified the eight officers involved in a shooting on the Fourth of July.
