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Spokane Police Department
AbbreviationSPD
Agency overview
Formed1881
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionWashington, US
Spokane Police jurisdiction
Size60.2 square miles (156 km2)
Population228,989
Legal jurisdictionCity of Spokane
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersSpokane, Washington
Police Officers310
Agency executive
  • Justin Lundgren, Interim Chief of Police
Website
Spokane Police Website

The Spokane Police Department is the agency responsible for law enforcement in Spokane, Washington. The department was founded in 1881.[1] As of 2015, the department had 310 sworn officers.[2] Justin Lundgren is the current interim Chief following the departure of former Chief Craig Meidl.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "The First Police Force". The Spokesman-Review. October 12, 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  2. ^ Alexander, Rachel (October 23, 2015). "Spokane police department fully staffed". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  3. ^ Dinman, Emry (December 21, 2023). "Incoming Spokane mayor announces interim police chief, assistant city administrator appointments". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  4. ^ Epperly, Emma (December 29, 2023). "A bittersweet goodbye: Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl reflects on his time leading department". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.

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