Meet the new Bellevue Light Rail Unit (BLU) during the City’s ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 27
BELLEVUE, Wash. – Ahead of the grand opening of Sound Transit’s 2 Line on April 27, the Bellevue Police Department (BPD) is preparing to officially roll out its new police unit – The Bellevue Light Rail Unit (BLU) – a dedicated unit designed to foster a safe and positive riding experience for individuals and families wishing to use the new Link Light Rail Service through Bellevue.
“As the City of Bellevue continues to Link up with the greater Puget Sound region, our officers are committed to helping continue Bellevue’s reputation as being the go-to place to safely work, live, and play. The BPD’s new Light Rail Unit accomplishes this goal,” said Wendell Shirley, Chief of Police. “Whenever you’re riding the 2 Line and see a BLU officer at your station or on your train, just remember: they’re there for you.”
Each of Bellevue’s six Link stops is within the patrol duties of the BLU team, helping to ensure the BPD accomplishes its mission to reduce crime and the fear of crime in the community. This is why BPD’s BLU has partnered with Sound Transit and King County representatives to determine the best strategy to deploy the Unit’s Officers throughout the City of Bellevue.
“We appreciate the City of Bellevue’s partnership in supplementing Sound Transit’s on-board and in-station security teams to help keep our Eastside light rail passengers safe,” said Russ Arnold, Sound Transit deputy CEO and chief service delivery officer.
The BPD invites the community to meet its new BLU unit at the City’s official light rail ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 27 at the Bellevue Downtown Station. More details about the event can be found here.
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