The Bellevue Police Foundation is the only organization authorized to raise funds on behalf of the Bellevue Police Department.
The Police Foundation supports Bellevue Police Department initiatives and programs that the city cannot readily fund. Less than 2% of the police department's annual budget goes to discretionary spending on equipment. The Police Foundation helps the Bellevue Police Department keep pace with rapidly evolving technology, training techniques and strategies.Read more about what we do
Foundation Welcomes New President
At the Foundation Board meeting on May 15th, Board members joined Chief Pillo in acknowledging the outstanding work that Jim Melby has done not only as one of the founding members but as the Foundation's first president. "Jim, your leadership will be missed. On behalf of Bellevue Police Department, thank you so much for the service you've given to build this Foundation into a great partnership between the community and the Police Department,” said Chief Pillo.
“We look forward to seeing the foundation continue to grow under the leadership of our new president, Jim Karambelas."
Foundation Seeks Executive Director
The Bellevue Police Foundation is seeking a dynamic, energetic, creative individual to serve in a volunteer capacity as the Executive Director. This person will help take the organization to the next level of visibility and financial success. The Executive Director is responsible for publicizing the Foundation and its activities, soliciting contributions, monitoring the budget, overseeing the website, organizing and coordinating all fundraising events, serving as the public spokesperson, recruiting new board members, and preparing quarterly meeting agendas and attending the meetings. The successful candidate will be a well-connected businessperson with a real commitment to public safety and the mission of the Bellevue Police Department. Prior nonprofit board membership and fundraising experience is highly desired. The estimated time commitment is 5-10 hours per week to start, and expected to increase to 20 hours per week as the Foundation grows. The successful candidate will need to make at least a 2-year commitment to this position.
For more information or to request an application, contact Marjorie Trachtman at (425) 452-6017 or mtrachtman@bellevuewa.gov.
Ann Rule delivers engaging keynote speech to over 200 community and business leaders at fundraiser
The Bellevue Police Foundation, at its third annual fundraising breakfast last Friday, raised over $100,000 to support the purchase of leading edge technology tools and equipment for the Bellevue Police Department. That figure tops the $64,000 total raised at last year’s event. Over two hundred business and community leaders gathered at the Westin Bellevue Grand Ballroom on March 16th, which was presented by The Westin and sponsored by Puget Sound Energy, Perkins Coie, Sweeney Conrad, The Bellevue Collection, and Barrier Motors. Read more.
2011 Figures at a Glance
For the City of Bellevue and the Bellevue Police Department
► City Population: 122,363 (up from 109,569 in 2000)
► 99% of residents feel safe walking alone in downtown Bellevue in the daytime
► The FBI in 2010 listed Bellevue as the nineth safest city in the US
► 94% of Bellevue residents report that quality of life in Bellevue exceeds their expectations. (2011 Bellevue Performance Measures Survey)
► Bellevue PD has 172 sworn officers, 40 civilian staff
► 141 violent crimes investigated in 2011 (homicide, robbery, rape, aggravated assault, and domestic violence assault)
► 3,563 property crimes reported in 2011 (burglary, robbery, motor vehicle theft, arson)
I am pleased that a group of community leaders in Bellevue stepped forward to launch The Bellevue Police Foundation (BPF). This Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization designed to support our mission of providing the highest quality law enforcement, community education, and support services possible. BPF will help us be responsive to the public interest; transparent and inclusive in our operation; and innovative in responding to the challenges of law enforcement.
A safe community is everyone’s responsibility. I appreciate the work of our community in helping support our Police Department.
Using Tomorrow's Technology for
Law Enforcement Today
This video was produced with the help of the Puget Sound Energy Communication Department.
The Bellevue Police Department:
The Colors Behind the Blue
Law enforcement is a highly developed profession that requires a varied and diverse workforce. See the wide array of public safety services that are offered to the citizens of Bellevue by the Bellevue Police Department.
The Bellevue Police Foundation, at its third annual fundraising breakfast last Friday, raised over $100,000 to support the purchase of leading edge technology tools and equipment for the Bellevue Police Department. That figure tops the $64,000 total raised at last year’s event. Over two hundred business and community leaders gathered at the Westin Bellevue Grand Ballroom on March 16th, which was presented by The Westin and sponsored by Puget Sound Energy, Perkins Coie, Sweeney Conrad, The Bellevue Collection, and Barrier Motors. 
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