Spokane’s mayor selects new Chief of Police

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SPOKANE, Wash. – The City of Spokane and Mayor Lisa Brown have announced Kevin Hall as the new Chief of Police for Spokane.

Kevin Hall enters the role with his experience as the Assistant Chief of Police in Tucson, Arizona, where he served for over 30 years.

“I am deeply honored to be selected as Spokane’s Police Chief, and want to thank Mayor Brown, her staff, and the search committee for their time and effort in this national search. I intend to bring a passion for collaboration, innovation, data-driven strategies, and value-based policing to Spokane,” said Hall.

The search concluded as Mayor Lisa Brown narrowed it

“From public feedback to department personnel, it was clear our community wants a leader who demonstrates character, integrity, and accountability, brings best practices to the department, and is dedicated to the safety of everyone in our community. Chief Hall is that leader and I am grateful that he has agreed to serve in this role,” Mayor Brown said.

Hall has extensive experience in special services, home invasions, homicides, SWAT, child abuse, mental health support and more.

Chief Hall’s expected start date is set for September 1.


 

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