Police

Police And May Day Protestors Face-Off In Olympia

Austin Jenkins — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:55:00 +0000

In Olympia, May Day protesters faced-off with police in riot gear Wednesday night. But the two sides did not clash.

May Day Protests In Seattle Turn Ugly Again

Deborah Wang — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:52:44 +0000

May Day began peacefully in Seattle with a march for immigration reform. But in the evening, hundreds of protesters clashed with police.

False IDs For Cops? Washington's Unauthorized Program Faces Scrutiny

Austin Jenkins — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:28:34 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – For decades, police officers in Washington have been able to obtain false driver licenses for undercover work. But this quasi-secret program inside the Department of Licensing only recently came to light. It turns out the confidential ID program was never approved by the legislature.

Washington Liquor Control Officers Want Full Law Enforcement Powers

Austin Jenkins — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:36:05 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. –Liquor control officers in Washington say they need more authority to combat the black market for booze, cigarettes and, soon, marijuana. State lawmakers on Tuesday will take testimony on a proposal to give full police powers to liquor enforcement officers.

Washington has 56 officers who police the stores and restaurants that sell liquor and tobacco products.

Police Department Hoping To Stunt Growth Of Crime In Spokane

Paige Browning — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:14:30 +0000

In the final week of December, seven homicides occurred in Spokane. Chief of Police Frank Straub says crime in the city is on the rise. Paige Browning reports.

Citizens Will Wait Less, Use Texting, With Spokane 911 Changes

Paige Browning — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:34:06 +0000

Spokane County’s 911 staff will soon grow, in order to speed up answering time. Paige Browning reports six call receivers will join the call center in the new year.

Former Lakewood Officer Recalls Outpouring Of Support After Officer Slayings

Austin Jenkins — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:02:30 +0000

This Thanksgiving weekend brings back memories of one of the most horrific police shootings in Washington history. This will be the third anniversary since four Lakewood police officers were gunned down in a coffee shop. Correspondent Austin Jenkins spoke with one of the first officers to arrive at the scene of the café shootings.

Former Spokane Officer Faces 4 Years In Federal Prison

Paige Browning — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:06:39 +0000

A former Spokane police officer was taken away in handcuffs Thursday night, more than one year after being convicted, and more than six years after Spokane man Otto Zehm died. Paige Browning reports on Karl F. Thompson Jr.’s sentencing.

Officers Bust Big Marijuana Operation In Blaine County Idaho

Adam Cotterell — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:32:24 +0000

Law enforcement officers seized more than eleven thousand marijuana plants in Blaine County Idaho Thursday. The illegal grow operation was on public land in the Sawtooth National Forest near Galena Summit. Several agencies were involved.

City of Spokane Mayor Picks Police Chief Finalists

Paige Browning — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:59:11 +0000

Four finalists for Police Chief in Spokane have been identified by Spokane Mayor Condon. Reporter Paige Browning has details.