Projects Funded

K9 Officer Diego Newest Member of Force 

Diego was born in Germany in January of 2010, and was purchased in September of 2011. Diego completed over 400 hours of initial training between September 2011 and January 2012. On Diego’s very first real world application, he successfully tracked a theft suspect, who had been detained by patrol officers, to the stolen property that the suspect hid in a garbage can. In March 2012, Diego tracked and captured his first suspect, a burglar who attempted to steal tools and copper wire from a commercial business. Diego currently works with Officer Ben Bradley.

23 iPads

Each Bellevue Detective has been issued a new iPad. This tool has proven to be extremely helpful to our investigators on a daily basis.

Not only do they now have remote access to e-mail and internet, they also utilize many of Apple’s applications for note-taking, document sharing, and mapping. The iPad also allows investigators to monitor surveillance equipment while they are in the field.

Bellevue Police Historical Preservation Supplies and Equipment

The Foundation is funding the preservation of the Bellevue Police Department’s history.

As an integral provider of city services for nearly 60 years, police department photographs, documents and artifacts offer rare glimpses into how the city grew and matured. The funding allowed for the purchase of badly needed archival storage supplies to properly preserve, store, inventory and manage collections. The long term goal is to use these collections for display and education within City Hall and to collaborate with the efforts of the Eastside Heritage Center.

CrimeView Desktop Software

CrimeView software enables the newly formed Bellevue Crime Analysis Unit to quickly analyze trends and patterns using spatial mapping techniques.

This tool will be used to assist decision makers in their deployment of patrol and investigative resources. In addition to providing a robust query and mapping tool for the Crime Analysis Unit, a public facing website, which is currently under development, will enable Bellevue residents to find out about crime in their area as well as set alerts and find additional resources. Recognizing that crime occurs across jurisdictions and regional efforts are often key to larger successes and lower crime rates, these tools are being developed in partnership with Kirkland PD.

Triage Forensics Software

Currently the Digital Forensics Lab is experiencing a backlog of between 4 to 6 months due to the high volume of digital devices needing to be inspected and examined for our cases.

It is not unusual for a search warrant to yield 20 or more separate digital devices, all of which need to be examined to determine if any files of evidentiary value can be located. Most of the time, however, there is a high probability that a majority of the seized items are not going to contain anything of value so it is becoming increasingly necessary to triage the evidence items and quickly determine what devices can be returned and what will need to be kept for a thorough examination.

A forensically sound and comprehensive tool is needed to help filter and qualify devices for full forensic examinations. Triage-Examiner® by ADF is a software package that meets this need. The product will help the lab identify negative devices quickly and avoid the long process of imaging, provide high confidence in the results by giving timely and accurate information about the system and ensure a forensically sound process. This software should help us reduce the current backlog allowing for a quicker turn-around for examinations. 

SWAT night-vision goggles

These are one of the most versatile night vision goggles on the market. This new type of night vision optic incorporates leading edge technology, called White Phosphor Technology (WPT).

This makes the goggle produce a gray tint instead of the usual green hue. This provides better clarity, more detail and provides better depth perception for the user. It can provide its own light source via an infra-red(IR) Illuminator for use in total darkness. It can be weapon mounted, helmet mounted or hand held. It also has a built in high-light auto shut off protection. This prevents the goggle from damaging its internal systems / lens.

T3 Series Electric Standup Vehicles (ESV)

The Foundation raised funds for a T3 ESV to aid the downtown patrol squad primarily in the central business district. Currently an officer’s ability to respond effectively to calls is very limited on foot or by car. The T3 allows officers to respond to calls faster and to cover a wider area more quickly, especially in heavy traffic. It is a zero-gas-emission, clean-energy innovation that is simple, intuitive and economical to operate.

Crisis Response "Throw Phone" to aid Hostage Negotiations Team (HNT)

The Bellevue Police Foundation was successful in raising funds to purchase a crisis response “throw” phone for the Bellevue Police Hostage Negotiations Team.

This critical piece of equipment is the most up to date technology to aid in the safe and successful resolution of a hostage, barricade, standoff, suicide, or related Critical Incident. It is considered essential by SWAT/Negotiation teams across the region.

Computer Forensic Technicians Obtain Needed Equipment

The Foundation understands the needs of modern law enforcement and the criticality of preserving and accessing digitally stored evidence.

The Police Foundation has purchased equipment, such as the CrimeLite, to better enable computer forensic technicians to collect data such as cell phone imagery, text messages, child pornography and other digital evidence. The equipment will also allow the collection of evidence in the field which means complex police investigations will be less intrusive and disruptive to businesses and people who have been either victims or witnesses of crimes.

Patrol Cars Equipped with Automated Defibrillators

Three heart attack victims have already been saved by Bellevue police officers who have successfully applied Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s). Since February of 2010, all 44 police cars of the Bellevue Police Department have been equipped with the AED’s.

They are now dispatched at the same time as Fire Department personnel in the hopes of providing the quickest response time for those experiencing cardiac arrest. The new AED program is a two year study led by Public Health Seattle/King County and King County Emergency Medical Services. The AED’s are provided by Philips Healthcare and the maintenance program is supported by the Bellevue Police Foundation.

New Members of Honor Guard Provided Training

As the ceremonial representative of the department at all formal events, the Honor Guard serves with distinction and professionalism whenever called upon by outside law enforcement agencies for line of duty deaths.

The Honor Guard also is called upon for the presentation of the national and state flag at professional sporting events, promotions, retirements and other civic engagements. The Foundation supports specialized out-of-state training for new members of the team that otherwise would be unfunded.

Supporting Our Officers Through Tradition and Ceremony

Sound stewardship of public funds prevents the Bellevue Police Department from catering functions such as the annual employee awards ceremonies and promotions.

These formal events are a key tradition in the fabric of any police agency. The Foundation understands the importance tradition and ceremony have in maintaining esprit de corps and unit cohesiveness and is proud to sponsor internal police events that celebrate a job well done.

K-9 German Shepard Puppy Roc

With the help of the new Bellevue Police Foundation, the police have been able to land a key recruit, a German shepherd puppy named Roc. Having completed an extensive training and certification program with his K-9 officer, Roc has taken over for Bosco, who retired from tracking suspects and locating evidence in late 2009.

Bosco lived with his K-9 handler's family until December 2010 when sadly, he passed away. Roc and his handler made their first capture in March 2010 with the arrest of a car thief. Roc and his K-9 officer also made an appearance at the First Annual Fund Raiser presented by Puget Sound Energy in their Bellevue headquarters.