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Community Conversation with Chief Craig Meidl

Community Conversation with Chief Craig Meidl

Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl will be the guest speaker at a Community Conversation event on Tuesday, March 27.

The event is open to the public and will run from 6:30 to 8pm in the Mason Room of the West Central Community Center (1603 N Belt).

Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl. Photo © Young Kwak.

This Community Conversation is being billed as the first in a series. It should be a great opportunity to hear directly from Chief Meidl about what the Spokane Police are doing to address crime in our area, especially in light of several brazen burglaries and an unprovoked shooting near Corbin Park back in February. Attendees will also have the chance to ask questions.

C.O.P.S. North Central Open House – March 20

C.O.P.S. North Central Open House – March 20

Come see what your North Central C.O.P.S. Shop is all about, meet your Neighborhood Resource Officer, Department of Corrections Officers, the shop volunteers, and enjoy some great BBQ!

Date: Tuesday, March, 20
Time: 12-2pm
Location: Knox Presbyterian Church, 806 W Knox

Historic Preservation in Emerson-Garfield

Historic Preservation in Emerson-Garfield

Whenever a historic building is demolished in Emerson-Garfield, our neighborhood loses a unique monument to its past. Forever.

Sometimes these buildings are completely beyond repair owing to neglect or damage, but that’s not always the case. And it’s important for us to encourage owners and developers to share in a wider sense of stewardship, especially when their decision could result in irreplaceable loss for an entire community.

Pre-demolition home (summer 2017) at 1320 N Lincoln St.
Pre-demolition home (summer 2017) at 1320 N Lincoln St.
Demolished home (January 2018) at 1320 N Lincoln St.
Demolished home (January 2018) at 1320 N Lincoln St.
A new ordinance from the Spokane City Council offers neighborhoods a bit more oversight and input regarding the maintenance, demolition and replacement of historic properties.

Here’s a Spokesman-Review article written prior to the City Council’s vote that helps explain some of the ramifications, and here’s the final draft of the ordinance (PDF), which was spearheaded by Councilmember Kinnear of District 2.

The Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council is putting together a standing committee of volunteers that would pursue historic preservation in our own neighborhood per the provisions of the ordinance.

If you’re interested in taking part and helping to ensure that our neighborhood’s historic character is preserved for future generations, please send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the neighborhood council. They’ll get back to you with further details and next steps.

Register for Crime Free Rental Property Training (March 22 & 29)

Register for Crime Free Rental Property Training (March 22 & 29)

Spokane C.O.P.S. is offer training to apartment managers, property management staff, maintenance supervisors and owners of rental property. In addition, many of our Spokane neighbors, law enforcement, media representatives and more have taken this training to help create a great quality of life in their own neighborhoods.

This is a 2-day training consisting of 12 topics related to property management. The next training is March 22 and 29, 2018, 8:30-5:00pm both days, at C.O.P.S. East Central, 2116 East First Ave, Spokane. Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch the first day will be provided. Learn more about C.O.P.S. Crime Free Rental Property Program.

Crime Free Rental Property

ASK YOURSELF THIS…IS CRIME FREE RENTAL PROPERTY CERTIFICATION RIGHT FOR YOU?

  • “Are you concerned about nuisance or criminal activity in your rental community?”
  • “Are you interested in establishing a more stable, satisfied long-term resident base?”
  • “Would you like to provide a safe and secure environment for your residents?”

If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Crime Free Rental Property Program and training is right for you!

This program is honest and direct. It is solution oriented. It is designed to be easy, yet very effective in reducing the incident of crime in rental properties.

2-Day Training for 2018
MARCH 22 & 29, 2018
8:30 am – 5:00 pm  

The cost is $75 per person. We need at least 15 confirmed attendees to have this class. REGISTER HERE.

If you prefer, you may pay with check to:
Spokane C.O.P.S.
6107 North Astor Street
Spokane, WA  99208

Training is typically done twice a year. Call 509-625-3301 for more information on how you can get your multi-family housing unit involved.

Forum on Speed Limits for Parks and Residential Areas (March 27)

Forum on Speed Limits for Parks and Residential Areas (March 27)

The PeTT Committee will host members of the city council, the police department, the streets department, and the parks department for a forum to discuss the imposition of 20 MPH speed limits around all city parks and certain residential areas the city council may chose to designate.

EVERYONE IS INVITED!

Tuesday, March 27 at 6pm
West Central Community Center (1603 N Belt),

Contact Paul Kropp, PeTT chair, by e-mail at pkropp@fastmail.fm or at (509) 638-5854 for further information.