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  City out of shooting case

  March 13, 2010 in City on Page A1 A federal judge ruled Friday that the city of Spokane will not pay any civil penalties levied against former Spokane Police Officer James “Jay” Olsen, who shot Shonto Pete in … 6

• Chief Anne, we hardly knew ye

  February 16, 2010 in City on Page A5 It’s official. Anne Kirkpatrick is attempting to take a wedge shot out of this law enforcement sand trap we call the SPD. True, I urged her to flee back in … 5

• Officers, deputies take to the ice for a cause

  February 13, 2010 in News Usually, officers with the Spokane Police Department and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Department are on the same side. 10

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  Chief keeps eye on Seattle job

  February 11, 2010 in City on Page A5 Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick told the Seattle Times that she is closely monitoring the search for a new Seattle chief but avoided saying if she plans to apply for … 2

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  Kirkpatrick watching Seattle search but quiet on plans

  February 10, 2010 in City, Region Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick told The Seattle Times that she is closely monitoring the search for a new Seattle chief, but avoided saying if she plans to apply for … 36

• Don’t blow off Thoma’s side of the story just yet

  February 4, 2010 in City on Page A5 Let it never be said that Doug Clark’s the sort of guy who can’t admit when he’s wrong. So listen up. I totally blew it on the issue of breathalyzers … 9

• Editorial: Law should allow firing officers for dishonesty

  February 2, 2010 in Opinion on Page A9 When police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick came to Spokane in 2006, it was a city increasingly hungry for some form of civilian oversight of its law enforcement. Asked about that, Kirkpatrick … 8

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  Fired sergeant, claiming alcohol disability, sues city

  December 24, 2009 in City on Page A1 A Spokane police sergeant who was fired after a drunken hit-and-run crash filed a $4 million claim against the city of Spokane on Wednesday, saying he was wrongfully fired because … 16

• Doug Clark: Police chief is suddenly America’s most wanted

  October 13, 2009 in City on Page A5 I’m weighing the merits of chocolate vs. white cake in a South Hill Safeway store Sunday when a stranger walks up and tells me he’s a big fan, so right … 4

• Spokane police may pare ranks

  October 9, 2009 in City on Page A5 Spokane police would cut 24 positions, most of them by attrition, to cover the department’s share of a projected city shortfall if officers don’t agree to wage concessions, Chief Anne … 4

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  Spokane police chief applied for new job

  October 8, 2009 in City on Page A1 Spokane police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick on Wednesday downplayed suggestions that she is actively pursuing work outside Spokane, but she acknowledged applying for the top cop job in San Francisco and … 8

• Kirkpatrick confirms she applied for San Francisco job

  October 7, 2009 in News, City Spokane police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick on Wednesday downplayed suggestions that she is actively pursuing work outside Spokane, but she acknowledged applying for the top cop job in San Francisco and … 4

• Detective files claim over suspension

  September 25, 2009 in City on Page A10 A Spokane police detective cleared of a felony harassment charge by a jury last year is preparing to sue the city. An attorney representing Detective Jay Mehring filed a $3.5 … 2

• Doug Clark: News as hard to escape as a speeding citation

  July 28, 2009 in City on Page A5 Returning from vacation is always such an emotionally traumatic time. If President Barack Obama were smart, he’d scratch all that Cash for Clunkers nonsense and instead focus on a federal …

• Olsen won’t face more charges

  May 7, 2009 in City on Page A6 Spokane police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick said Wednesday that she decided against asking prosecutors to consider misdemeanor charges against former Officer Jay Olsen for trying to talk to a judge about … 7

• Spokane police issue layoffs before two begin work

  April 21, 2009 in City The Spokane Police Department is giving two people layoff notices before they even start their first day of work.

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  Chief releases police disciplinary files

  April 21, 2009 in City on Page A5 In response to criticism over two recent cases of alleged misconduct by law enforcement, Spokane police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick on Monday released details of Spokane police disciplinary cases since she … 15

• Chief releases disciplinary details

  April 20, 2009 in News, City In response to criticism over two recent cases of alleged misconduct by law enforcement, Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick on Monday released details of Spokane police disciplinary cases since she … 1

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  Officer Olsen quits on brink of firing

  April 14, 2009 in City on Page A1 Suspended Spokane police Officer Jay Olsen, acquitted by a jury last month for shooting a man in the head during a drunken off-duty chase through Peaceful Valley two years ago, … 17

• Police ponder budget reductions for 2010

  April 3, 2009 in City on Page A8 Spokane police were told Thursday to begin thinking creatively about spending cuts next year that could top $2 million. Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, Mayor Mary Verner and Chief Financial Officer …

• Police image cited in review of vote

  March 28, 2009 in City on Page B1 The Spokane Police Department’s battered reputation may have hurt the city’s ability to win public support for new taxes, some elected leaders say. Earlier this month, voters rejected an $18.5 … 7

• In brief: New COPS plans opening at 1889

  March 5, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S14 Spokane COPS will hold a grand opening ceremony Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the newly formed Greater Spokane COPS in the second floor of the 1889 building, 120 …

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  Chief’s badge back in Spokane

  February 28, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V7 A piece of Spokane history has been found in an old, filthy box in a storage room in Salem, Ore. The badge worn by Joel F. Warren, the first chief …

• Chief’s badge back in Spokane

  February 26, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S8 A piece of Spokane history has been found in an old, filthy box in a storage room in Salem, Ore. The badge worn by Joel F. Warren, the first chief …

• Doug Clark: Sleazy deeds pay amply for city cop

  February 12, 2009 in City on Page A5 Commander Clark will now shed light on some local law enforcement concerns. 6

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  The way they treated me should be a crime

  August 7, 2008 in City on Page B1 Tuesday night was National Night Out, an exciting annual event where neighbors and law enforcers stuff their faces with barbecue chicken and other tasty grub and, oh yeah, talk about …

• Something smells bad – besides the protesters

  July 17, 2007 in City on Page B3 I have reached that stage in my career where I avoid city committee meetings like the pox. These functions are beyond boring. They are, in pharmaceutical terms, the Ambien of …

• Big changes urged for police review

  October 27, 2006 in City on Page A1 A consultant’s report recommends substantial changes for a citizen commission overseeing the Spokane Police Department and sweeping reforms in the way the department handles internal affairs investigations. The report also …