We aren't interested in making enemies of the police and the Fire Department, they are our public servants, but we'd like for them to understand that some sensitivity needs to be applied to these situations. We are reading that evidence was destroyed after the police learned the girl was a minor. That indicates there are some gaps in training.

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It is unfortunate that in the midst of our local celebration of women's progress, women in Spokane are grappling with revelations of misconduct, indiscretion and possible criminal acts by city employees entrusted to protect.

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