Spokane Valley's Policing Contract: Costs & Negotiations
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Spokane Valleys policing contract with the Spokane County Sheriffs Office is set to expire in 2027, with both parties agreeing that the current partnership provides strong policing at a lower cost than if they were to operate independently. However, costs have been rising due to state rules and union deals, with training overtime increasing by 111.9% and salaries and benefits rising by 47.2% from 2019 to 2025. The sheriffs office has been skipping full-time trainers to save money, pulling deputies from patrols instead. City and county leaders are discussing new contract formats to avoid budgeting headaches and ensure services remain steady. Talks are ongoing with a nine-month break from state lawmakers to sort out the details.
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