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SPOKANE
FOUR OFFICERS RECEIVE AWARDS FROM THE SPOKANE COUNTY TRAFFIC
SAFETY COMMISSION
By: Hilary Thompson
Four Spokane Police Officers were among 30 recipients throughout the region to receive awards for their
work with traffic safety. Officers were recognized from the Spokane Police Department, Spokane County
Sheriff’s Office, the Spokane Valley Police Department, the Cheney Police Department, and the Liberty
Lake Police Department at the Spokane County Traffic Safety Commission Annual Award Ceremony for
law enforcement on June 5th.
Officer Kenny Applewhaite was recognized for his work in Child Passenger Safety as a Certified Car Seat
Technician for five years. Both Corporal Robbie Dashiell and Officer Wayne Downing were recognized for
their work creating and volunteering to be on the DUI Team. They both re-structured their work shifts to
place emphasis when incidents or impaired driving are the highest. Sergeant Rick Dobrow was recognized
for his devotion to traffic safety through the years and his participation in the Spokane County Traffic Safety
Commission.
Ofc. Ken Applewhaite Cpl. Robbie Dashiel Sgt. Rick Dobrow Ofc. Wayne Downing
SPD GETS NEW RESERVE OFFICERS
The Spokane Police Department welcomes five
new reserve officers who recently graduated from
the Reserve Academy.
By: Hilary Thompson
Reserve Officers meet the same qualifications as
an entry-level officer and attend a 256-hour
academy. After completion, they are fully
commissioned with the same authority as a police
officer, while on duty. They are required to put in
16 hours per month and attend monthly training
sessions as well as maintain proficiency in firearms,
defensive tactics and patrol procedures. If you
know of anyone who may be interested in
becoming a reserve officer, please call Volunteer
Services at (509) 363-8283.
Top Row: David Eckersley and Erick Specht.
Bottom Row: Jon Hall, Ken Collier and Jose Heredia