About Us

Command Staff

Providing direction and support to commissioned and non-commissioned employees

Responding to emergencies and calls for service 24/7 – the backbone of our organization

What-Comm provides dispatch services for many police agencies within Whatcom County

Highly skilled detectives and support staff who investigate family and major crimes

Managing property and evidence items – a critical role for our community

Providing essential services to our community, officers, dispatchers, and outside agencies

The Bellingham Police Department reception is temporarily closed due to staffing shortages. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Serving our community with pride since 1968!

Coordinates and tracks officer training from hire date to retire date

Specially trained crisis communicators who work with our first responders and tactical team

Trained and equipped to mitigate prolonged, high-risk situations

Responds to explosives issues and provides safety training for first responders and our community

Proudly represents our agency at local and regional ceremonies with honor and respect

Works with property owners to protect the character of the City

Provides input for organizational policies, practices, and programs

Proper education, enforcement, and engineering lead to safe travel throughout our city