Is crime increasing in downtown Spokane? A look at the numbers

In August, Spokane restaurant Crave Eats posted on their Facebook page that they would have more security at their downtown bar on the weekends. This summer, the bar noticed increasing violence downtown, owner Jacob Miller said. "We want to try our best to try and curb those from happening before they occur," Miller said. The popular spot is adding extra security and metal detectors on the weekend, Miller said. The Spokane Police Department's Downtown Precinct has also been following the reopening stages. "In the summer months downtown now that some of the covid restrictions are easing, we're seeing a lot more people come downtown, " SPD Downtown precinct captain Dave Singley said. The increase in crowds means more potential for problems, he said. Read more: https://www.krem.com/article/news/cri...