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Spokane Police Department 
Summary
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]
| Spokane Police Department | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | SPD |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1881 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Washington, US |
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| Spokane Police jurisdiction | |
| Size | 60.2 square miles (156 km2) |
| Population | 228,989 |
| Legal jurisdiction | City of Spokane |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Spokane, Washington |
| Police Officers | 310 |
| Agency executive |
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| Website | |
| Spokane Police Website | |
References edit
- ^ "The First Police Force". The Spokesman-Review. October 12, 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
- ^ Alexander, Rachel (October 23, 2015). "Spokane police department fully staffed". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- ^ Dinman, Emry (December 21, 2023). "Incoming Spokane mayor announces interim police chief, assistant city administrator appointments". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ 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.