Spokane Protest Report Finds Key Gaps | Spokane News

A major protest outside the ICE building last summer turned chaotic, ending in arrests and smoke bombs — but a new report reveals Spokane police mostly did their job, while highlighting critical failures in communication, coordination, and early de-escalation. Officers struggled to get dispersal orders heard clearly, agencies didn’t align on command, and the Dialogue Team — meant to calm tensions — was sidelined. The report urges better record-keeping, clearer inter-agency planning, and smarter use of nearby venues to protect bystanders. While officers faced a volatile situation, reforms are already underway, including strengthening the Dialogue Team and clarifying use-of-force policies — steps toward safer, smoother responses next time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba3c3324e068cb13