By ThomasGiannou December 30, 2010
Support your local C.O.P.S. office. Stop in and thank the volunteers and your local C.O.P.S. officer! ...read more
Available Through Spokane C.O.P.S. Crime Prevention Practitioners worldwide are realizing more and more how important neighborhood associations are forhealthy commercial districts. Take the Business Watch Survey While many crimes have to be dealt with on an individual basis by each business, there are many problems that single businesses alone cannot overcome, like graffiti and other forms of vandalism. These kinds of crimes are really attacks on a whole neighborhood, and affect everyone. Still other crimes, like robbery and shoplifting, can be better dealt with by a group of alert and concerned businesses together, sharing information, knowing how to contact each other and reporting suspicious behavior to the police. Together, you are best able to solve problems common to your own areas and unique locales. These problems go far beyond crime related issues, like area promotions, traffic or zoning concerns, joint communities. Paying attention to your own business and working with your neighboring businesses to solve common problems is the best way to insure a healthier and more prosperous future for everyone.Call me at 835-4572 for more information or contact your local Spokane C.O.P.S. Substation. ...read more
By Spokane C.O.P.S. December 17, 2010
Even though law enforcement is a male dominated field, it doesn’t mean that women aren’t welcomed. In fact as part of an effort to make law enforcement more inviting for women several programs have been set up to help with educational costs. ...read more
Police officers are responsible for making sure that the law is enforced properly. Police officers have to know the law so that they can correctly enforce it. They should also be able to speak well and have good judgment. There are standards that are put into place that the Police officers are expecte... ...read more