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Council briefed on SPD department renames; administration seeks confirmation for two directors

5510479 · July 28, 2025
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Summary

Administration proposed renaming two Spokane Police Department divisions and brought forward confirmations for department directors; ordinance updates align with the chief's organization plan, administration said no labor impacts expected from renaming.

The administration presented code changes to rename and realign divisions inside the Spokane Police Department and asked the council to confirm department directors for the restructured units. Maggie Yates said the ordinance would rename Police Business Services to “Administration and Investigation,” grouping functions such as victim advocacy,…

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