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Innovative Police-Fire collaboration enhancing community mental health services

Bellevue’s Community Crisis Assistance Team – an innovative collaboration between specially trained police officers and mental health professionals from the Fire Department – has helped more than 100…

New Bellevue police unit to patrol light rail trains, stations

Bellevue Light Rail Unit (BLU) to be at April 27 ribbon-cuttingTo foster a safe and positive experience for individuals and families using the new Link light rail through the city, officers with…
Officers Victor Pirak and Larry Perreira, members of the Bellevue Light Rail Unit (BLU), stand in front of a 2 Line train..

Hyundai to install free anti-theft software at Factoria Mall

Car owners can get software March 15, 16 and 17Hyundai, in partnership with the Bellevue Police Department and other regional law enforcement agencies, will offer free anti-theft software upgrades…
Hyundai technicians install anti-theft software at a mobile site.

Bellevue Police to deploy new body-worn cameras, tasers

Officers to be trained and equipped with new gear in phased approach starting in February
Close-up view of a police body camera

Police to give away steering wheel locks this weekend

Police have handed out 400 steering wheel locks so far this yearAs part of an effort to slow a rash of car thefts this year, Bellevue Police are holding another steering wheel lock giveaway this…

Public talk on understanding, preventing targeted violence

Free Oct. 12 event to feature experts highlighting threat assessment and violence prevention strategies  People can play a role in better understanding and preventing targeted violence by…
Bellevue's downtown skyline reflects on the water of Meydenbauer Bay.

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…
A Community Crisis Assistance Team confers about an individual in crisis at a homeless encampment.

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…

United Against Hate meeting May 23

The Bellevue Police Department is partnering with community agencies to unite against hate with an informational meeting about hate crimes and bias incidents today (Tuesday, May 23), 6-8 p.m., at the…
Banners saying "Hate has no home here," hang from a lamppost downtown.

Increased patrols following burglaries

Officers are increasing patrols following a series of home burglaries in Bellevue and surrounding areas.  Detectives are investigating at least 16 Bellevue burglaries that they believe are being…
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