C.O.P.S. North Hill
Mobile Unit
Spokane, WA 99205
About Us
The North Hill C.O.P.S. Shop is a mobile van which can be taken to events and locations throughout our neighborhood.
We primarily serve the area within the boundaries of the North Hill Neighborhood Council, yet have the flexibility to serve other areas, too. Our primary service area includes the boundaries of Francis on the North, Division on the East, Cora/Courtland on the South and Ash on the West.
We began as a Neighborhood Observation Patrol in the mid-1990s when parts of our neighborhood experienced an increase in nighttime crime. As interest grew, we have explored setting up a C.O.P.S. Substation.
In the late 1990s, access to a “retired” library van has provided us the flexibility to reach out wherever we’re needed. Over the years, volunteers renovated the van, installed cabinets & countertops, acquired office supplies & furnishings, and gave it a new paint job.
Programs
- Neighborhood and Community-Wide Outreach and Education
- Block Watch – volunteers organize their neighbors to prevent crime. If you’d like to update or organize a Block Watch with your neighbors, give us a call.
- Neighborhood Observation Patrol (NOP) – We become the eyes and ears of the police throughout our neighborhood. Daytime and nighttime volunteers drive residential streets and arterials, school and park parking lots. They report what they find and may contact law enforcement for emergencies.
Services
Our mobile van appears at events around the community. We take part in the Garland Village Arts Festival. For Night Out Against Crime, we bring the van to block parties and hand out information. While at the North Hill Neighborhood Council clean-ups, we collect food for the food bank. Our volunteers also attend a training workshop on forms and procedures. We are teaming up with other C.O.P.S. Shops to help with their events and showcase our mobile van in their neighborhoods. Call us if you are planning an event!
Projects
None at this time.
Events
We share our van and services at community events such as:
- Garland Village Summer Festival
- National Night Out Against Crime
- North Hill Neighborhood Clean Up
- Schrag Rest Stop Fundraiser
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Fairchild Air Show
- Neighborhood Observation Patrol
Meetings
General Meeting: Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., located at C.O.P.S. Northwest, 2215 West Wellesley, Suite D.
People
President: Dan Martin
Secretary/Treasurer: Ruth Snyder
N.O.P. Coordinator/Statistician: Jeff Zabinski
The volunteers at C.O.P.S. North Hill are men and women of various ages. Some are retired and others currently working in various businesses. Their common cause is helping the neighborhoods and their citizens maintain and improve their quality of life and safety. We need more people to staff the van at different locations. Call us if you’d like to learn more.
Partnerships
Following are some of the partners we’ve had over the last ten years:
- North Hill Neighborhood Council
- Garland Business District
- Second Harvest Food Bank
- C.O.P.S. Northwest
- C.O.P.S Neva-Wood
We thank the many community businesses and individuals who have helped us furnish and paint the van, support our efforts, etc.
Fundraisers
Over the years, a number of fundraisers have helped us operate our program. These include:
- raffle of four bicycles along with bike helmets
- participation in the “Evening of Giving” hosted by Northtown Mall
- donation boxes at area merchants
- rest area coffee service
We serve coffee and treats at a freeway rest area West of Spokane. This is an annual event. Volunteers will supply the treats and host the rest area during a Spring weekend. They donate cookies, beverages and serving supplies, as well as their time at the rest area. If you’d like to help with future ventures like this one, please let us know. There’s always room for more volunteers!
Contact Us
Phone: (509) 625-3346
Fax: (509) 625-3329
E-mail: copsnh@spokanepolice.org
Ask for Ruth Snyder
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