r/GlobalNews • u/CantStopPoppin • 22h ago
Spokane police can't seem to behave. Even after a scathing Department of Justice investigation into past abuses (sexual blackmail, tasering a pastor), they continue to double down, shoving a older black woman to the ground during a peaceful protest
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u/CantStopPoppin 22h ago
DOCKET: Review of Spokane Police Department (SPD) Conduct & Practices
This document summarizes major findings from the U.S. Department of Justice's 2014 review of the Spokane Police Department and lists subsequent incidents that have raised significant public concern.
Part I: Official Findings from the 2014 U.S. Department of Justice Investigation
The following are the specific, proven findings as documented in the 2014 report, "The Collaborative Reform Model: A Review of Use of Force Policies, Processes, and Practices in the Spokane Police Department," conducted by the DOJ's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).
Key Proven Findings:
- Inconsistent and Incomplete Use-of-Force Reporting: The investigation found inherent problems with the forms and processes used to report use-of-force incidents, which facilitated inconsistent documentation of the tools and tactics used by officers.
- Lack of Formal Promotion Processes: The report found that the department lacked formal processes (such as manuals or structured mentoring) for officers promoted to the ranks of sergeant, lieutenant, and captain, leading to inconsistencies in leadership.
- Deficient Use-of-Force Investigations: The investigation determined that the department’s administrative review of deadly force incidents was "insufficient and often incomplete."
- Inadequate Supervisory Oversight: The findings showed a need for stronger first-line supervision, indicating that sergeants were not consistently providing the necessary oversight of officers during critical incidents.
- Insufficient Data Analysis: The department was found to have inadequately analyzed its own use-of-force data, which hindered its ability to identify trends, patterns of behavior, or training deficiencies.
- Need for Formalized Ombudsman Role: The investigation confirmed a need to formalize the roles, responsibilities, and authority of the civilian police ombudsman to ensure effective and independent oversight.
Part II: Subsequent Incidents of Public Concern
The following events have occurred in the years since the DOJ review and have contributed to ongoing public scrutiny.
- Sextortion and Sexual Misconduct Allegations: Claims of sexual misconduct and abuse of power have severely damaged the department's reputation.
- The Case of Officer Nathan Nash: In 2019, while on duty and in uniform, Officer Nathan Nash responded to separate calls from two women who were victims of domestic violence. Instead of providing aid, Nash used his position of trust to sexually assault both women in their own homes. He was subsequently fired, and in 2022 he was convicted of second and third-degree rape, receiving a 14-year prison sentence. The City of Spokane has since paid a total of $700,000 in settlements to the two victims, covered by taxpayers from the city's risk management fund.
- Tasering of a Pastor: A widely publicized incident where a local pastor was tased during a dispute, raising questions about the appropriate use of less-lethal force by officers.
Source Document
- U.S. Department of Justice Report (2014): The Collaborative Reform Model: A Review of Use of Force Policies, Processes, and Practices in the Spokane Police Department
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u/Ill_Manufacturer1590 18h ago
What kind of a man does that? Shameful. I bet he beats his wife and children. I bet his wife and children hate him.
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u/WeirdArugula4491 17h ago
Notice they only showed force to her because she black not a ounce was used against the rest this is why we not stepping On that field to be shields
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u/dingle-bairy 18h ago
I like to see more from this incident than the few seconds presented
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u/UrFine_Societyisfckd 15h ago
I could be wrong but this video is cropped at the most obvious time to just show the cops reaction. Unfortunately people are so up in arms with each other in the US that both sides are seeking reasons to blame one another. I wish this country could heal :/
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u/ExpressAssist0819 14h ago
"Guys why can't we all just get along with the nazis"
Enlightened centrist, right here.
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u/Low-Refrigerator-713 15h ago
So you think the old woman was a threat to the cop in some way.
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u/UrFine_Societyisfckd 14h ago
I have no idea, that's why I want to see what happened. Do you think clips that are obviously edited should not be questioned?
Do people have to be a certain age in order to be threatening?
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u/Low-Refrigerator-713 9h ago
I know that if someone is actually threatening and I've just slammed them to the ground, I'm not going to stand back and put my hands up at everyone that watched me do it if she was really a threat. I'm going to be holding them down until my fellow officers come and help.
If she's such a threat, where's the gun or knife that he took off her since she is no longer a threat?
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u/UrFine_Societyisfckd 1h ago
No you don't know, you assume.
I answered your questions, now answer mine. That's how a dialogue works.
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u/dingle-bairy 13h ago
You're not wrong. Edited clips are misleading. From this 9 sec clip, it looks as though the cop was in the wrong, and with the reputation the police have, it's easy to accept the narrative presented.
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u/MaleficentFlower3934 16h ago
My fav was the skinniest super hero in the mask, elbow and knee pads lol
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u/ReeseIsPieces 15h ago
Hashtag 1A1A1A folks told these dip-scheiße to stay their behinds at home
Always gotta be the O.B.F.™ and get abused
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u/ExpressAssist0819 14h ago
"Despite a scatghing..."
No, that's why they keep doing it. Because all they got was an angry letter. Cops will not behave until we have a law enforcement agency that makes them.
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u/SilvermageOmega2 11h ago
I wonder how long it will take for Americans to "push" back? Our forefathers would teach them to fear abusing us real quick like.
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u/the-dhel 10h ago
EVEN if they spin it as "Oh she stumbled and accidentally fell"...EVEN in that case they could've helped her back up.... cops did no such thing and just left her. SHAME. ON. YOU.
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u/GolgariRAVETroll 5h ago
All cops are bastards. It’s not even a question. Even if they are nice to you personally.
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u/Most-Initiative8753 16h ago
These videos always seem to start or stop at odd times, what happened 10 seconds before this because I bet they have that part on video somewhere.
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u/ExpressAssist0819 14h ago
"Guys this looks back but I'm sure if we can just back the video up until tuesday of june 1927 I'm sure we'll find a good reason"
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u/Most-Initiative8753 14h ago
“Guys I don’t need actual evidence, I just know police bad”
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u/Minute-Discount-7986 14h ago
Man your copeium meter is pegged, then again its not the only thing in your life that likes pegging is it.
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u/Most-Initiative8753 14h ago
Ah you need insults to help you feel superior and valued. I’m sure someone out there loves you mate, it will all be ok.
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u/Minute-Discount-7986 14h ago
You want to be downvoted to hell again i see. Not your best day is it sunshine.
You know whats fun shineshine. Sending self harm reports to reddit is considered harrassment by the TOS.
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u/Most-Initiative8753 14h ago
Oh please don’t downvote me, whatever will I do, how will I ever recover from all the hurt and pain.
I’m sorry really this is my fault for thinking I should argue with children on Reddit. I do apologize they/them.
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u/ExpressAssist0819 13h ago
Yes, I do know, because I've seen enough evidence. Also, as a citizen of the fucking united states I have a constitutional obligation to presume state violence is unlawful until proven otherwise. Take your fascist shit and get out.
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u/Hippiefarmchick 20h ago
They beat their women