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Bellevue Police to deploy new body-worn cameras, tasers
Officers to be trained and equipped with new gear in phased approach starting in February
King County investigation into Dec. 5, 2023 officer-involved shooting
The King County-Independent Force Investigation Team (KC-IFIT) investigated an officer-involved shooting in Bellevue on Dec. 5, 2023.
Public talk on understanding, preventing targeted violence
Free Oct. 12 event to feature experts highlighting threat assessment and violence prevention strategies
New police-fire team to help people in crisis
Emergency response offers enforcement and counseling as needed
After a successful trial run in 2021, the city on Friday, Sept. 1 will begin deploying a Community Crisis Assistance Team to provide specialized support to people in crisis.
Hate crimes to be discussed at Thursday safety forum
In partnership with neighboring police departments and community organizations, Bellevue police will participate in a community safety forum focused on education, prevention and reporting of hate crimes and bias incidents.
Sector Watch Newsletter
Welcome to the Bellevue Police Department's new quarterly newsletter! Our goal is to keep you informed about crime trends, prevention tips and what's happening in the department.
16-year-old arrested for multiple armed robberies
A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with multiple armed robberies, assault, motor vehicle theft, and possession of a stolen firearm. He was 15 years old when the crime was committed. Charges have also been referred for his 15-year-old female accomplice.
Three suspects arrested in three Lakemont burglaries
An extensive multiple-agency investigation has led to the arrest of three suspects in an organized burglary ring. The group is suspected of dozens of regional burglaries from Bellingham to Kent, including three in the Lakemont neighborhood in Bellevue.
Four armed robbery suspects captured
Bellevue and Kent police officers arrested four armed robbery suspects around 1:00 a.m. Tuesday in Kent. The four are accused of robbing a marijuana dispensary at gunpoint in the 3000 block of 156th Ave SE in Bellevue.