This morning the following article on the history of Spokane Police Guild contracts and civilian oversight of the Spokane police force came to my attention. If you want to the full-meal-deal on the history of this multi-decade saga, I urge you to click and read. It is well written, comprehensive background:
This article was my introduction to “nw news network.” I like what I see. The author, Nicholas Deshais (pronounce “de SHAY,” I think) is not new to me. I have read his articles in the Spokesman and recently I’ve heard him on Spokane Public Radio. Since 2016, I have started paying attention to bylines. I urge you to do the same.
Keep to the high ground,
Jerry