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News Releases for Week of Sunday, January 31, 2016

Feb. 5

Dobrow retiring, McDevitt to lead police division

1:15 p.m. - Interim Chief Rick Dobrow is retiring after 33 years in law enforcement. Former US Attorney Jim McDevitt to be law enforcement director during search.

Feb. 4

Two Suspects given away by their Footprints in the Snow

1:11 p.m. - Patrol Officers from SPD tracked footprints in the fresh snow early this morning to make quick arrests in two different property crimes cases.

Feb. 3

SPD Officers Save Suicidal Subject on the South Hill

7:10 p.m. - The male’s mother called 911 and said her son was armed with a knife and was going to kill himself.

Patrol Officer Catches Repeat Offender with 6 Warrants

1:10 p.m. - Patrol Officer Catches Repeat Offender with 6 Warrants

Feb. 2

Coffee with a Cop Event Next Week

12:15 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department will hold its next Coffee with a Cop event on Feb. 11, from 8-10 a.m. at McDonald’s, 4436 N. Division.

Riverfront Park Job Fair is Saturday

10:42 a.m. - Riverfront Park’s 24th Annual Job Fair is Saturday, Feb. 6 in the IMAX Theatre main pavilion area from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Feb. 1

Senator Baumgartner denies City Council Member opportunity to testify

5:53 p.m. - Spokane City Council Member Candace Mumm traveled to Olympia today to testify before the Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor.