Spokane County
John Nowels, Sheriff
766 FTE (2022)
$134.9M budget (Adopted 2026 (Sheriff + Detention Services, General Fund operating))
$250/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 205 | (27%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 365 | (48%) |
| Civilian staff | 196 | (26%) |
| Total | 766 |
Jail facilities
source: BJS Annual Survey of Jails 2020
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| SPOKANE COUNTY DETENTION SERVICES | 978 |