Bellingham Police Department
Mission, Vision and Values
Our Mission: To ensure Bellingham is a safe city to live, work, play and visit. We achieve this mission through:
• Our commitment to the community through proactive and reactive policing that serves to protect the vulnerable from harm.
• Building strong partnerships that ensure public trust.
• Providing education to both the community and our employees to ensure the highest level of professionalism.
Our Vision Statement: To be a leader in public safety through professional policing, championing procedural justice and optimizing modern concepts and technology.
Our Core Values:
Respect: Value the people we serve, our fellow employees, and the importance of law.
Compassion: Make decisions and take actions with empathy and consideration.
Collaboration: Consider the views of all stakeholders when working together to achieve the shared goals of our community.
Integrity: Act with courage, honor, and truthfulness to uphold the trust of our community members.
Innovation: Apply creative solutions in order to provide effective services.
Accountability: Demonstrate responsibility through our communications and actions.
Bellingham Police Department – 505 Grand Ave, Bellingham WA 98225
Hours: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mon-Fri | (360) 778-8800
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