Spokane Police Officer ‘JD’ Anderson Dies Suddenly Mourns Department On Monday Morning

SPOKANE, WA. (THECOUNT) — The Spokane Police Department is mourning the sudden death of Lt. Jon (JD) Anderson, who passed away over the weekend.

Lt. Anderson spent nearly 30 years with SPD, holding every rank from Officer to Lieutenant, to include Police Officer 1st Class, Detective, Corporal, and Sergeant. Lt. Anderson served as a Neighborhood Resource Officer, a Motor Officer, a member of the TAC Team, as well as a leader of SPD’s Honor Guard.

“This sudden, tragic event has left a large hole in the heart of the Spokane Police Department,” SPD said on Facebook.

Lt. Anderson was hired with SPD on Sep. 11, 1992 after previously working with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.

Lt. Anderson led SPD’s Special Events Office as a Sergeant, responsible for ensuring the safety of major events like Bloomsday, the Lilac Parade, Hoopfest and remained involved even after being promoted to Lieutenant. He was also the SPD Assistant Commander for Hoopfest the past several years.

During his service, Lt. Anderson went above and beyond with acts of courage and making an impact on the community, receiving both the Silver Star as well as two Chief’s Citations, reports KHQ.

Lt. Anderson was additionally on the board of Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS), Vice President of the Lieutenants and Captains Association, and Chairman of the Board at Responders Emergency Services Credit Union (RESCU).

“JD’s life of service made a significant impact, not only within the Spokane Police Department, but reaching further into the Spokane Community and beyond. JD leaves behind his wife Michelle, his daughter Jordyn, parents Deanna and Ret. SPD Capt. Dave Anderson, and sisters Vicki Anderson-Snider (SPD Ofc. Ryan Snider) and Kathryn Dobson. Our hearts go out to them as well as his extended family and the many people who hold him dear outside SPD,” SPD wrote.

“Rest in Peace L126, we have the watch from here.”

Geo quick facts: Spokane is a city in eastern Washington state. It’s home to the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, which explores the region’s history through exhibits on art, culture and Native American heritage. Next door, Tudor-style Campbell House dates from the early 1900s. Vast Riverfront Park, site of the 1974 World’s Fair, has a sculpture walk. In the park, a cable car offers views over tumbling Spokane Falls – wikipedia.