No, a Spokane woman did not have her hijab ripped off after the election
In a climate where many people are afraid of being the victims of hate crimes, misinformation can spread easily.
Sirens & Gavels Rachel Alexander
FRIDAY, NOV. 11, 2016
THURSDAY, AUG. 18, 2016
Internal investigation of Sgt. John Gately goes to administrative review panel
Sgt. John Gately hasn't been in the news for a while, but his case is moving through a Spokane Police Department's Internal Affairs investigation.
TUESDAY, AUG. 2, 2016
SPD Chief Craig Meidl's full answer about the Karl Thompson salute
Newly-appointed Spokane police Chief Craig Meidl offered an apology for the hurt caused by his salute of former officer Karl Thompson following Thompson's conviction for violating civil rights in the death of Otto Zehm.
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2016
Officer Sierra's day with the Spokane Police Department
New video shows seven-year-old Officer Sierra Shank going through training and stopping bad guys during her Make-A-Wish day in Spokane.
MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016
The adventures of Spokane Man
If you've spent much time on the Internet, you've probably heard of Florida Man. We think it's time for Spokane Man to get some credit.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016
Spokane police allowed to review body camera footage before interviews in officer-involved shootings
Spokane police are allowing officers involved in shootings or other critical incidents to review body camera footage before they are interviewed by investigators.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016
Spokane police will participate in White House open data initiative
The police department has a plan to put more data online. And no, it won't be in PDFs.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016
Espresso stand defender's son is literally named Danger
What kind of people decide to tangle with an armed burglar while waiting for the police to show up? Probably the same type who name their kid "Danger."
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016
Conversation over police ombudsman hire grows heated
A meeting of Spokane's police ombudsman commission turned tense Tuesday night as one member made an impassioned case for ending efforts to secure a visa for a permanent police ombudsman candidate.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016
Downtown police captain disputes finding in 'furnituregate'
Spokane police Capt. Brad Arleth, who was reprimanded for moving office furniture during a relocation of the downtown precinct in late December, is disputing the finding that he was insubordinate.
A few more Spokane police policy changes
New Spokane Police Department policy lays out the department's system for flagging problem behavior by officers.
FRIDAY, FEB. 19, 2016
All the SPD policies changed during the Department of Justice review (so far)
SPD has so far updated six policies following a 2014 review by the Department of Justice. More are forthcoming.
Condon responds to questions about police director appointment
Newly-appointed law enforcement director Jim McDevitt will be paid about $64,000 for four months of temporary work and won't have authority to fire or hire Spokane Police Department employees.
FRIDAY, FEB. 12, 2016
Here's the full letter Chief Dobrow's son sent to Mayor Condon
Jeff Dobrow, the son of retiring Spokane interim police Chief Rick Dobrow, sent an open letter Wednesday to Mayor David Condon criticizing the Mayor for requiring a bachelor's degree for the chief job. Dobrow announced last week he would retire March 1 and said his…
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10, 2016
Police open crime statistics meeting to public
Next week, the Spokane Police Department is opening up its monthly crime statistics meeting to the public. It's the first time in the Spokane CompStat program's three-year history that a meeting will be open.
TUESDAY, JAN. 26, 2016
Police accountability director goes through law enforcement academy
Tim Schwering, the civilian director of the Spokane Police Department's accountability office, won't be a civilian much longer.
FRIDAY, JAN. 22, 2016
Richard Aguirre murder trial pushed back to April
The trial for an ex-Pasco police officer accused in a 1986 cold-case murder has been pushed back to April.
TUESDAY, DEC. 1, 2015
Police leadership committee takes public input today on new police chief
It's a busy day for people interested in Spokane's criminal justice system.
MONDAY, OCT. 12, 2015
Convicted killer Demetruis Glenn may be getting married behind bars
Demetruis Glenn, the teenager sentenced to 16 years in prison for the murder of World War II veteran Delbert "Shorty" Belton, may be planning a wedding behind bars.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 15, 2015
Ombudsman decision postponed after meeting notification error
Spokane's search for a new police ombudsman hit another snag last week after a glitch in the city's meeting notification system prevented the ombudsman commission from meeting.
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015
Law enforcement fatalities up in 2014
FBI data released today showed a spike in the number of law enforcement officers killed on the job by criminals from 2013 to 2014. But fewer officers were killed last year than the annual average since 1980.
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015
Fire fatalities down in Washington
A report from the State Fire Marshal shows 45 people died in fires last year in Washington, a 17 percent decrease from 2013.
MONDAY, FEB. 9, 2015
Laser pointer, cup of water earn two Spokane residents a trip to jail
Two separate Spokane residents earned a trip to jail Sunday after allegedly using unconventional weapons against Spokane police officers.
TUESDAY, FEB. 3, 2015
Gay activist Dan Savage calls for help finding suspects in assault
Seattle gay activist Dan Savage has joined the group of people calling for justice after two men beat a transgender woman at Boots Bakery last week.
TUESDAY, JAN. 27, 2015
Police buy banner ad in search for new recruits
Need a job? Look no further than the Spokesman-Review's homepage, where the Spokane Police Department has taken out a one-week banner ad.
Rachel Alexander came to the Spokesman-Review in 2014 after working for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin. She covers social services, health and science for the City Desk and writes a monthly data-focused column, Know Spokane.