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3/3: Happy New Year from Mayor Lund and all of us at the City of Bellingham. We’re looking forward to a healthy and joyful 2024!
2/3: ... professionals hard at work. I witnessed extraordinary patience and professionalism and thank all our first responders for their work," Mayor Lund said. "It is with great joy and a clear vision that I take my place at City Hall in service to this wonderful community.”
1/3: Mayor Kim Lund took office at midnight Jan. 1, 2024, and immediately joined a New Year's Eve overnight Bellingham Police Department patrol and visited the What-Comm 911 dispatch center.
“It was an honor to spend time riding along watching some of Bellingham’s safety ...
🚨ROAD CLOSURE🚨
Hannegan Road, between Bakerview and Sunset, is blocked due to a vehicle wreck. Traffic in the area will be stymied for about two hours. Please avoid the area. Thank you for your patience while responders are on scene dealing with the injured party and vehicle.
UPDATE: The road is open. Thanks, everyone.
Last week we had a kind lady stop by the department to present us this bedazzled picture she made to show her appreciation of Bellingham Police Department. Today, Police Memorial Day, is the perfect day to share with all of you.
Today on Police Memorial Day, we honor Bellingham Police Officer Otto Brown who died in 1930, and all the other law enforcement officers that died serving their communities across the nation.
Thank you to all those that serve as law enforcement officers.
This past weekend was a special one for BPD Facility Dog Astra. Her handler discovered Astra`s brother, Jerry, lives nearby with his human family! Astra and Jerry met up for an off-duty playdate. They wouldn`t stop moving long enough to get a family portrait; nonetheless, the candid shots are adorable.
Since 1962, the week surrounding National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15) has been celebrated as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. This week, we also honor our officers, and those of our partnering agencies, for choosing to pin on their badge at the start of every shift, not knowing what each call has in store. Thank you.
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🚨🚨 MISSING PERSON 🚨🚨
On May 6, 23-year-old Cayla Rosario (who goes by the last name of Robideaux) was reported missing. Her friends and family haven't heard from her for several weeks and are concerned about her wellbeing. Cayla is known to frequent the encampment by Sunset Pond and downtown Bellingham but law enforcement has not been able to locate her. She typically checks in with friends every 4 - 5 days. Cayla is a Native American standing 5' 5", weighing approximately 120 lbs. She has brown eyes and black hair.
If anyone has knowledge of her whereabouts or sees her, please call 911 so we can check in with her. Please reference case number 24B25321. ... See MoreSee Less
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Shared I live close to sunset pond hope she is found safe
Someone told me their daughter say Cayla at dshs last week
I shared in Newcastle WA..... I used to babysit her for days when she was a baby. I pray she is found and is safe.
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The WC EVAC Whatcom County Disaster Airlift Response Team (DART) is in the middle of its annual food drive at the Fred Meyer on Lakeway Dr. DART will help transport the donated food to nearby communities. This serves as practice in case an actual disaster occurs requiring their logistical support. Please consider supporting the effort as they provide a critical public service in the event of a disaster. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Emergency Volunteer Air Corps and the members of the West Coast General Aviation Response Plan are deeply and truly grateful for the ongoing and continued encouragement and support that we find in working with the Bellingham Police Department. This department's commitment to community and service is pretty phenomenal and it's something that's very special.
If you own firearms or explosives, you should always know when you are carrying them or where they are as a matter of safety for yourself and others.
Last night Bellingham Police received notification from St. Joseph’s hospital security that staff located a small improvised explosive device in the property of a patient who was admitted. Staff removed the device from the building before BPD officers arrived on scene. A safety perimeter was established around it until BPD’s Hazardous Device Unit (HDU) could respond. The device was secured by an investigator with the use of their HDU equipment.
The patient claimed the device was used to scare coyotes off their property and they grabbed the jacket with the explosive in the pocket in their hurry to get to the hospital. Charges for reckless endangerment are being forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for review. ... See MoreSee Less
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Sounds like an honest mistake to me. When you’re in a panic, that’s easy to do.
Well I’m sure they will prosecute him because he has means to pay , mean while the pillbilies get to do what ever Lawlessness they want. The difference is this guy didn’t have intent.
Solution? More bike lanes. (There’s more where that came, dm me for more ideas (they are mostly related to bike lanes))
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In law enforcement, every day brings with it new challenges and opportunities. Not only is the work of a police officer rewarding, we are privileged to do it right here in Bellingham. Our department prioritizes training and the wellness of our officers. With an average of 167 days off, not including holiday or vacation time, BPD provides officers with a schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance.
One of the initial steps to joining Bellingham Police Department as a new officer is taking the Law Enforcement and Corrections Written Exam this Saturday (May 11, 2024), Check-in begins at 9:00am; testing starts at 9:30am.
Register ahead of time at www.publicsafetytesting.com/events/17483.
Have questions about the testing or coming to work for our department? Call Recruitment Officer Ty Elmendorf at 360.778.8665 or email him at telmendorf@cob.org. ... See MoreSee Less
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Please make sure you are okay in your heart, with breaking federal, state, and constitutional law , with daily displacement of our poor, while giving them zero options.
Law enforcement is not challenging…it’s black and white just enforce it. Every traffic stop should result in a citation. Every call should result in an action, from noise complaints to parking violations. Every drug bust should result in prison. Every dui should result in a conviction. No warnings for anything…
With an average of 167 days off, not including holiday or vacation time, BPD provides officers with a schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance????? 167 days off?????
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