Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Police ombudsman rules downgraded

  July 13, 2011 in City on Page A1 An arbitrator this week revoked a law that strengthened Spokane’s police ombudsman powers because the city did not consult the Spokane Police Guild before it was approved last year. The … 26

• ACLU argues city denied rights

    September 23, 2010 in City on Page A5 The American Civil Liberties Union says the Spokane city attorney’s office violated the constitutional rights of a local attorney. In a letter to city officials last week, Michael Kipling, an … 8

• Editorial: Ombudsman pick should come with explanation

  June 5, 2009 in Opinion on Page A15 Spokane Mayor Mary Verner will soon name the city’s first ombudsman for the Police Department. When she does, the public deserves a detailed explanation for why she chose one candidate … 3

• Protest outdraws ombudsman forum

  May 30, 2009 in City on Page A7 The warmest day of the year appeared to be enough to keep crowds from a Friday meet and greet with the three finalists vying to be Spokane’s first police ombudsman. … 6

• Few show up to meet ombudsman candidates

  May 29, 2009 in City The warmest day of year appeared to be enough to keep crowds from a Friday meet and greet with the three finalists vying to be Spokane’s first police ombudsman. Fewer … 9

• Ombudsman search starts

    February 11, 2009 in City on Page A5 The city of Spokane has begun the search for a police ombudsman, a position that got strong public support after several recent controversies, including the 2006 death of mentally disabled …