Spokane considers $250,000 settlement with family of man killed by police while he held toddler, knife

Councilman Michael Cathcart and Councilman Johnathan Councilman Jonathan Bingle are correct about the message this sends to the police department. This proposed settlement coupled with plans to lay off 50 police officers sends a very clear message that public safety continues to not be a priority for the City of Spokane - Municipal Government. Staffing the police department 175 officers below the national average, while planning to lay 50 off cops, makes a difficult job even harder and more unsafe.

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