The Office of Police Ombudsman provides independent civilian oversight for misconduct complaints involving members of the Spokane Police Department. Follow us on Facebook to receive notifications for our most recent events, reports, and website features.
The Office of Police Ombudsman was established to provide independent civilian oversight for misconduct complaints involving members of the Spokane Police Department. The Ombudsman's office is independent from all other City departments and reports directly to the Mayor and City Council. In addition to providing civilian oversight, the Office of Police Ombudsman may recommend policies and procedures for review and may recommend changes in departmental policies to improve the quality of police investigations and practices.
The Office of the Police Ombudsman (OM-budz-man) exists to promote public confidence in the professionalism and accountability of the members of the Spokane Police Department by providing independent review of polic action, thoughtful policy recommendations and ongoing community outreach.
