Act Now!
Will you raise your voice for a safer community and police accountability today?
11 much-needed and hard-won police reform and police accountability policies went into effect in Washington state. But, the Spokane Police Department and Spokane County Sheriff's Office have responded unacceptably, stirring up public fear and uncertainty and saying they may no longer be fully responsive to certain emergencies-- including 911 calls for domestic violence situations and mental health crises.
United with the Smart Justice Spokane coalition and Spokane Community Against Racism’s Platform for Change coalition:
We call on the Spokane Police Department and the Spokane County Sheriff's Office to implement fully and accurately the police reform measures passed in the legislature last session.
We join calls from both law enforcement and other communities across Washington asking the Attorney General's Office to move swiftly to publish the model guidance for these laws and to provide informal opinions to address questions being raised.
We further request the Attorney General's Office and the Criminal Justice Training Center to oversee the Spokane Police Department and the Spokane County Sheriff's Office implementation of these laws as appropriate to their roles.
Spokane is Redistricting!
No matter our color, background, or whether we live on a country road or in the City of Spokane, Cheney, Airway Heights, Spokane Valley, or Deer Park, most of us believe that voters pick our leaders, our leaders do not pick their voters. To determine how we will be represented and how funds for essential services will be allocated, we come together every decade to draw new district lines that give each of our votes equal weight, each of our voices equal stature, and each of our communities equal resources.
Certain politicians are trying to draw district lines to divide us, so they can choose which voices to heed and which to silence. When we come together to speak out for fair districting, we can make our communities whole and deliver what our families deserve and our county needs for a decade to come.
Support the Spokane Platform for Change
American policing tactics are rooted in white supremacy, fear, and violence. Spokane is not exempt from this, even though our mayor, police chief, county commissioners, and sheriff refuse to admit the true nature of the problem. Support substantive change now!
Become a Volunteer
DAT TEAM: Direct Activism Team (DAT) help plan and lead direct action projects for SCAR. Join this team to put on tabling events, Know Your Rights trainings, Light Projector activism, Burritos For The People, Neighborhood Cleanups and more. Email justice@scarspokane.org to find out more information about joining the DAT.
RAD TEAM: Email justice@scarspokane.org to find out more information about joining the Research and Data Team.
Writer's Room: The Writer's Room has space for up to 2 new writers! Email jac@scarspokane.org to learn more about joining the writing team. This group meets every Tuesday at 5pm.
Burritos for the People: Sundays at 8:30-10:15am. Help us expand our program by becoming a volunteer. You can also help by dropping off supplies any Sunday at Main Market at 8:30am. Here is the supply list. If you'd like to contribute cases of water, reach out to the email skye@scarspokane.org
Call on Spokane City Council to Create Policies for Housing Justice!
Tenants are the diversity that make Spokane great and the workers who will bring this economy back and drive our economic future. They deserve to know that when they pay rent and abide by the rules they will not be forced to move or be evicted.
Community Demanding a No-Police Safety Model for Spokane Public Schools
This petition requires the end of the SPS campus resource officer (CRO) program and the reinvestment of its budget toward personnel who are proven to promote safety.
Defund the Spokane Police!
Email government officials and council members to reallocate egregious police budgets towards education, social services, and dismantling racial injustice via this crowd-sourced tool.
Re-open Spokane County with justice, safety, and liberty for all!
Email form to let local decision-makers know they must use proven solutions to implement ongoing covid-19 strategy, keep our loved ones out of jail, end racial disparities, and increase access to treatment and services!