The primary responsibility of the Spokane Police Department is community safety achieved by reducing crime, fear, and disorde ... r. Integral to that responsibility is a police organization that conducts its activities lawfully, constitutionally, and respectfully at all times. A police department that protects individual rights and freedoms, as well as values the contributions made by every member of our community. The Spokane policing model is built on: integrity, accountability, and transparency. We are demanding excellence from our sworn and civilian members. Therefore, we must provide our employees with the tools to achieve success. Training and education must, and will be, an integral part of our development as an organization. read more