SPOKANE, Wash. – After serving the Spokane community for almost 30 years, Police Chief Meidl announced his resignation.
“I have had the privilege of leading this department during a season that was among the most challenging times faced by law enforcement in decades. There is not a finer group of officers in the entire world, and our city is blessed by the caliber of officers filling the ranks of SPD,” said Meidl in his resignation letter.
Meidl goes on to thank Mayor Woodward, the men and women of the Spokane Police Department (SPD), his family, the Spokane community and his faith
“The Spokane Police Department is full of passionate leaders, all driven to create a safer Spokane using the tools and resources available to them. Spokane can rest assured that their commitment will continue,” said Meidl.
Meidl wished Mayor-Elect Brown “success in continuing the ongoing journey to make Spokane a safe and healthy city.”
His last day with SPD will be Dec. 31.
