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flag Spokane marked the 20th anniversary of Otto Zehm’s death in police custody, a case that spurred major police reforms and ongoing accountability efforts.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The 2024 passage of a sales tax boosted funding for oversight, while programs like Dialogue Policing and Neighborhood Resource Officers advanced community trust. flag Leaders and advocates reaffirmed their commitment to accountability and justice, honoring Zehm’s memory as a call for ongoing reform.

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