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Dr. Frank Straub Is Officially Spokane's New Chief Of Police

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by Kelsey Watts, KHQ Local News Anchor/Reporter - bio | email
SPOKANE, Wash. - At a swearing-in ceremony held in a conference room within the Spokane Police Department, Mayor Condon did the honors, and Chief Straub took questions. Among topics discussed were the Otto Zehm case, staffing shortages, body cameras and how Straub says he will work to restore public trust within the department.
 
He said his goal is to make this the best mid-size police force in the country, but that it's a "marathon," and everything can't be accomplished in a week.

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