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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…
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