Reardan Police Chief Manke resigns

REARDAN - Police Chief Andy Manke has submitted his resignation to Mayor Gail Daniels, effective March 15. He has accepted a position as patrol officer with the Spokane Tribal Police.

The Town of Reardan hired Manke in July 2019.

During his tenure, the police department expanded its resources and updated its equipment.

"We have purchased newer patrol cars and have outfitted them with laptops," Manke said. "We now have modern body cameras and tasers that help us do our job better."

Manke said a huge milestone for the department was solidifying its relationship with the Reardan-Edwall School Dis...