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Spokane marked the 20th anniversary of Otto Zehm’s death in police custody, a case that spurred major police reforms and ongoing accountability efforts.
On March 20, 2026, Spokane commemorated the 20th anniversary of Otto Zehm’s death, a 36-year-old developmentally disabled man who died in police custody after being falsely accused of theft.
His death, ruled a homicide, led to federal oversight and major reforms, including Crisis Intervention Training, the Behavioral Health Unit, and the Office of Police Ombuds.
The 2024 passage of a sales tax boosted funding for oversight, while programs like Dialogue Policing and Neighborhood Resource Officers advanced community trust.
Leaders and advocates reaffirmed their commitment to accountability and justice, honoring Zehm’s memory as a call for ongoing reform.
Spokane conmemoró el 20o aniversario de la muerte de Otto Zehm en custodia policial, un caso que impulsó grandes reformas policiales y esfuerzos de rendición de cuentas en curso.