SPOKANE, Wash. – Mayor Lisa Brown and Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall have asked the Office of the Police Ombuds (OPO) to do an independent review of the actions taken by law enforcement during .
According to a media release from the City of Spokane, they asked OPO to review all relevant sections of the Spokane Police Department’s policy, application and decisions. They also asked OPO to review command level operations and decisions.
“Professionalism, integrity and compassion are the core tenants of the Spokane Police Department. Asking for an independent review is a way for our department to build trust with the community we serve. It also provides as an opportunity to practice continued learning and improvement, which we believe deeply in,” said Hall.
“The people of Spokane have placed their trust in the OPO’s ability to be an independent voice of analysis and reason. Chief Hall and I share that trust and believe an independent review is a commonsense step to take during this important moment,” said Brown.
