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Spokane police report shows mixed crime trends, downtown improvements and new concerns at Brown Street Viaduct
Summary
Police presented month‑to‑date data showing decreases in some categories such as aggravated assault and pedestrian interference, while deaths and some vehicle and quality‑of‑life calls rose; council members pressed for details on downtown enforcement, Brown Street Viaduct activity and traffic citation revenue.
Spokane Police Department leaders told the council at a public safety meeting that overall calls for service are slightly down from recent years but that some serious categories remain a concern.
"Calls for service are trending downward... the priority 1s tend to have similar response times year to year," the acting police chief said, reporting month‑to‑date response metrics and noting improvements in several priority 2 and 3 response times.
Why it matters: the report showed a mixed pattern. The department reported declines in aggravated and simple assaults over two years and a reduction in some person‑related crimes, but increases in deaths and certain vehicle‑related incidents. The department said behavioral health unit (BHU) calls were flat…
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