Police oversight panelists say Dolezal said father was black police officer

Former Spokane police Officer Cliff Walter agreed.

“I remember that very clearly,” said Walter, who was on the selection panel at Mayor David Condon’s request and thought someone who grew up in a law enforcement family and was active in civil rights issues would be good to have on the panel.

“She presented herself very well, although I detected a bit of an anti-police bias,” Walter said Monday. “I did, however, feel she would add opposing and necessary views to the discussion and strengthen the commission.”

Now, both men feel misled. David Wasson, SR