Recommendations

Year Recommendation SPD Response
2011 That the 3 digit numbers assigned to patrol vehicles and currently located on the windshields and rear windows of the vehicles also be placed on the front and rear bumpers of all patrol vehicles in a conspicuous location, in a 4” to 6” reflective material, to assist in identifying personnel when necessary  PENDING
2010 Annual Report Police Administration conduct an internal study to identify which employees currently assigned take home vehicles have a direct response obligation to a call out and that policy be developed that meets community and department needs while reducing the cost to the community  PENDING
2010 Annual Report The Police Department Manual be placed on the Police Department website in a redacted format.  PENDING
2010 Annual Report The City of Spokane negotiate with the Police Guild as required by law to allow for all completed internal affairs investigations to become public records in a redacted format  PENDING
2010 Annual Report Voluntary interviews be requested to take place as soon as practical after a Critical Incident has occurred  PENDING
2010 Annual Report When an officer(s) is involved in a Critical Incident that the officer(s) be required to submit to a chemical test as soon as practical after a the incident  PENDING
2010 Annual Report Video cameras be installed on tasers used by police personnel to insure that tasers are used only when necessary and appropriate  PENDING
2010 Annual Report Installation of in car video equipment into police cars be a high priority for the Office of the Mayor, the Office of the Chief of Police and the Police Guild during contract negotiations in 2011 and that an interdisciplinary committee be formed to develop an implementation plan  PENDING
2010 As new patrol vehicles are purchased rear seat belts be a mandatory equipment requirement in the purchase, and when those vehicles are phased into patrol for use, that those officers assigned to those vehicles be required to seat belt prisoners when transporting them. Seatbelting Prisoners – SPD Response
2010 Corporal guidelines on photographing victims of sexual crimes Policy has been developed and will be published in the next Policy and Procedure Manual update
2010 Policy/procedure be put in place to address parental/legal guardian notification in instances where a weapon is displayed to a juvenile during the detention process. Addressed on a case-by-case basis due to privacy rights and varying circumstancesAddressed at roll call training
2010 Notification of the circumstances for a student’s detention to the principal of the school the student(s) attend(s) in the event that the detention occurs during school hours. Addressed on a case-by-case basis due to privacy rights and varying circumstancesAddressed at roll call training
2010 The police department be proactive in making high schools and junior high school administrations aware of the training curriculum and proactively pursue providing this training to all of the students who attend those schools. Training previously developed; the Spokane Police Department recently sent a letter to the Superintendent of Schools encouraging presentation of this program to school staff.
2010 Policy restricting use of cell phones by police while driving Policy already exists; e-mail sent to Senior Staff as reminder
2010 Request that dispatchers not have citizens step outside to check on calls involving possible violence Notification to SPD dispatchers explaining issue and concerns, as well as direction to not continue practice (if ongoing)
2010 Training for Patrol on Noise ordinance issues as it relates to street performers Additional training provided to Patrol Unit
2010 Training for officers in release of information to employers not directly involved in police event (ie, traffic ticket notification to employers) Officers have been notified that absent a legitimate business concern, business owners should not be advised of enforcement action taken against their employees.
2010 Recommendation that Neighborhood Resource Officers (NROs) work with and notify COPS shops volunteers when they will be off for extended leave Expectation has been forwarded to all Neighborhood Resource Officers
2009 Annual Report Increase level of supervisory training for Police Corporals Corporals attend leadership training regularly; the Academy is developing a formal field training program for Corporals
2009 Annual Report Provide all department employees Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity training Assigned to Academy for follow-up
2009 Annual Report Provide Tactical Language training to patrol personnel Will be provided in Spring 2011 Inservice training
2009 Annual Report Establish policy for “Rendering Safe” firearms Daily training bulletin issued in April 2010; discussed at April 2010 leadership training
2009 Annual Report Provide training regarding State residency requirements and how residency applies to vehicle violation enforcement Shift level training provided via the Patrol Captain 
2009 Annual Report Track the number of police encounters with individuals who exhibit symptoms of Excited Delirium and report New code added for Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) tracking; revised training bulletin issued in September 2010.
2009 Annual Report Develop policy regarding viewing of video in a timely manner if it may have potential evidentiary value Covered at Spring 2010 leadership training for Corporals, Sergeants and above.