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Bellevue Police reaccredited with rare distinction in law enforcement

Less than 6% of U.S. law enforcement agencies are accreditedThe Bellevue Police Department has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Less than 6% of law…
Two police officers train in medical trauma, practicing on a colleague.

Council Roundup: Finalists selected for upcoming council vacancy

Plus, Grand Connection Crossing, minimum sentencing discussion and celebration of NowruzThe City Council met in executive session Tuesday to review the qualifications of applicants for appointment to…
Illustration of potential Grand Connection Crossing features

City offers information, referrals for immigrant communities

The City of Bellevue is committed to serving all community members, including many immigrants and refugees who make their home in Bellevue, with transparent and accurate information in the event…
A wall of informational brochures

King County investigation into Dec. 9, 2024 officer-involved shooting

Over several months following an officer-involved shooting in Bellevue on Dec. 9, 2024. the Independent Force Investigative Team-King County conducted an investigation. IFIT issued weekly updates on…

Bomb Cyclone storm lashes Bellevue

Last updated Dec. 10A bomb cyclone lashed Bellevue Nov. 19, bringing down trees throughout the city and leaving hundreds of thousands without power across the region. Status updates regarding the…
A large tree that came down in the Bomb Cyclone storm Nov. 19 hangs over West Lake Sammamish Parkway.

Bellevue Police and Fire to host National Night Out at Crossroads Park

Bellevue’s Police and Fire departments are teaming up Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4-7 p.m., to host a family-oriented event at Crossroads Park for National Night Out, the annual community-building campaign…
An officer shows off the Bellevue police's SWAT vehicle at a 2023 National Night Out event..

Overall crime, vehicle thefts trending down in Bellevue

The Bellevue Police Department’s Motor Theft Task Force and steering wheel lock giveaways have helped put the brakes on motor vehicle thefts across Bellevue this year, according to mid-year crime…
Hyundai technicians install anti-theft software at a mobile site.

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.
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