The Bellevue Police Department announced its Bellevue Light Rail Unit (BLU) is ready for the grand opening of the Crosslake Connection on March 28. That’s just two weeks away.
The Bellevue City Council approved the BLU in 2022, and the unit was launched in 2024. The unit consists of six officers and a sergeant to ensure rider safety and to offer help and information on board trains and at Bellevue light rail stations.
“Because we know there is going to be a high volume of traffic along the 2-Line, we’re going to have a high volume of our officers along the 2-Line as well, to provide that kind of visibility that we know community members want to see,” Bellevue Police Department spokesman Drew Anderson said.
Bellevue Light Rail Unit aims to create positive experience for riders
BLU officers will patrol on the trains, at Bellevue light rail stations, on the platforms, and in parking lots and garages. They are, of course, there to protect and service, but also to make the ride as pleasant and care-free as possible…