Citizen Oversight
The Spokane Police Ombudsman Committee has been revealed to be little more than a scam. There continues to be no independent citizen oversight of local law enforcement. Mike for Spokane provides a proposal for a quick and inexpensive solution to ongoing problems with the Ombudsman Committee.
Spokane Sanctuary City Status
Spokane Sanctuary City status came before the city council on July 13. The city council is still considering a ballot initiative challenging this status. Sanctuary city status has become an increasingly controversial issue across the country. There has been proposed legislation announced at the Federal level that would block all federal funding for Sanctuary cities,…
Spokane Law Enforcement Oversight
In this Mike for Spokane Update: Public comments by the Spokane County Sheriff and Spokane Police Chief. Continuing issues relative to Spokane Police Ombudsman Committee.
Hoopfest Weekend & @YoungTRaaw is heading to Florida!
Hoopfest weekend is upon us and it is going to be hot. A quarter of a million people are expected in downtown this weekend. Stay hydrated and watch for signs of heat stroke. Mike for Spokane sends a thank you to Tyler Harvey, for showing us how it’s done! @YoungTRaaw is headed to Florida! #GoEags!…
Police Oversight Irregularities
The findings from an independent investigation conducted by the law firm Winston Cashatt was released to the public last last week. This investigation looked into the conduct of individual members of Spokane Police Ombudsman Committee and found numerous irregularities that led to Spokane’s Mayor and City Council President to call for the resignation of three…
MFS Update June 14, 2015
Mike for Spokane update for the week of June 14, 2015. Police oversight, Sanctuary City, Mandatory Sick Leave, Sheriff’s Town Hall Meeting.
Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse
Every elected representative should be taking Civil forfeiture serious, particularly in Washington State which received an F- in a recent review of abuses relating to unwarranted use of police power. “Ayala was never charged with a crime in relation to the cash; nonetheless, a Montana judge ruled last fall that he could not receive his…
Reducing Property Crime
Finding, Tracking & Reducing Property Crime in Spokane, Washington.
Taking the ‘Sting’ Out of State Surveillance
“As Congress continues to debate the future of the National Security Agency’s telephone metadata collection program, Washington state has banned the warrant-less use of similar technology that allows law enforcement to track cell phones.” Story: http://watchdog.org/221322/cell-phone-surveillance-states/