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Spokane council approves DOJ grant to fund eight new police officers
Spokane City Council · January 16, 2026
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Summary
The Spokane City Council voted 5-2 to accept a Department of Justice grant for the Spokane Police Department, a roughly $1 million award with a 25% local match that officials said will fund eight new full‑time officers for community policing and gun‑violence prevention.
The Spokane City Council voted 5‑2 during a special session to approve a Department of Justice grant for the Spokane Police Department, Council member Kate Telles said. The transcript does not specify the meeting date.
Chief Hall told the council the grant is intended to support…
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