Bellevue Police Issue Bi-Lingual Brochures Explaining Police Services

BELLEVUE, WA - As part of an ongoing effort to enhance police-community relations, the Bellevue Police Department will begin distributing this week bilingual "At Your Service" brochures, in English and Spanish, about the roles and responsibilities of the department.

The brochure also features a link to a 10-minute video (English version, Spanish version). Like the brochures, the video explains how the police serve and protect the community. The brochure and video were developed based on feedback received over the last year of collaboration with the police department’s citizen advisory councils.

"We focus efforts and resources to build bridges between the police department and all communities in Bellevue,” said Police Chief Steve Mylett. “It is our sincere hope that we will establish deep trust with all members of the Bellevue community, and we will be viewed by all as trusted servants, allies and members of every community."

Starting this week, the public can find the "At Your Service" brochure at community centers, library branches and schools in Bellevue, as well as police headquarters at City Hall and the Crossroads and Factoria community police stations.

The police department aims to produce additional videos and brochures in other languages. For the past year, the Bellevue police have been bringing their message out into the community through town hall discussions and safety forums. They provide Bellevue’s residents with information about what police do – and don’t do – which helps to mitigate anxiety about police interactions. These events also provide an important avenue for dialogue and engagement.

(Information and image from the City of Bellevue)