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Bellevue Police report overall crime down, highlight CCAT crisis interventions and light‑rail unit
Summary
Police presented year‑to‑date crime data showing a 28% overall drop from the same period in 2024 and described program expansions including the Community Crisis Assistance Team (CCAT) and a Bellevue light‑rail unit; council heard details and urged continued focus on traffic safety.
The Bellevue Police Department reported a year‑to‑date drop in reported crimes and described several program expansions at the Sept. 16 City Council meeting. Chief Wendell Shirley said the department focuses on prevention, intervention and enforcement. "Our officers can use any one of these approaches to accomplish our mission," he said. Assistant Chief Andrew Popachock presented data through Sept. 8 showing an overall 28% decline in reported crimes compared with the same period in 2024, a reduction of about 1,494 reported incidents. The largest category decline was property crimes — down 34% or roughly 1,495 fewer reports — with…
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