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OPOC: MOU talks with City Legal stalled; commission to pursue closing report and targeted recommendations

Spokane Police Ombuds Commission · January 21, 2026
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Ombuds staff told the commission that negotiations over a formal MOU have been delayed in City Legal; absent a timely MOU the office will prepare a closing report and may issue shorter topical recommendation memos, noting limits imposed by the collective bargaining agreement.

Ombuds staff reported that negotiations on a formal memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Spokane Police Department have been slow and remain with City Legal, and that the office now expects to approach outstanding items via a closing report rather than a negotiated MOU.

Staff said the closing report will be based on material already gathered in internal affairs and…

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