Law Enforcement Accountability

Law Enforcement Accountability

Spokane League supports an independent Office of Police Ombudsman
Position In Brief: 

Law Enforcement Accountability (2008) The LWVSA favors formation of an oversight system for law enforcement.

Law Enforcement Accountability (2008) The LWVSA favors formation of an oversight system for law enforcement.  To be effective said system would need to have:

  • Independence
  • Sufficient and clearly defined scope
  • Adequate resources
  • Access to department records, yet maintain confidentiality and anonymity
  • Adequate authority, including some authority to investigate
  • Ability to compel cooperation and testimony of officers
  • Community involvement

The preferred model would be a hybrid that would include an ombudsman and a citizen advisory panel.

Re-adopted at Annual Meeting, May 2013

Issues: 
Democratic government depends upon informed and active participation at all levels of government.
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Spokane Area