Bellevue promotes a community where all people can thrive, feel safe and enjoy access to city amenities and services. We are committed to providing a proactive range of prevention, intervention, enforcement and support activities to protect life, property and the environment.
The city utilizes innovative strategies to ensure safety and health services are provided equitably to our diverse community. These strategies include employing technology to improve response, resiliency and communication. We prioritize cybersecurity to maintain safety, continuation of services, reliable infrastructure and effective emergency preparedness.
Police, fire and emergency personnel provide services to the community every day that reflect our high standards. We work together with the community on education, prevention and preparedness. Bellevue takes a collaborative approach to public safety by partnering with agencies across the region. The city offers high quality services across the justice system, from prosecution of misdemeanors and traffic infractions to equitable access to public defense to probation services focused on support and accountability.
All people in Bellevue enjoy health and well-being. Bellevue customers experience reliable and high quality utility and public services that also advance a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. We are committed to preparing our city government, economy, ecosystems and communities for a changing climate.
Objectives
5.1 Deliver a high level of public safety services, with a focus on addressing community concerns such as property theft. Continue to build trust as the community grows through data-informed decision-making, maintaining national accreditation and by leveraging partnerships.
5.2 Engage our diverse communities and businesses as active participants in public safety through increased awareness, collaborative prevention efforts, compassionate intervention strategies and equitable enforcement practices.
5.3 Provide and maintain reliable utility services and infrastructure that directly preserve and improve public health.
5.4 Protect mission-critical physical and technology infrastructure, in addition to sensitive data, against new and increasing threats.
5.5 Strengthen resiliency and preparedness with a focus on the communities most impacted.