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Building a More Care-centered Crisis Response
Co-response teams supplement existing emergency behavioral health resources in King County.
Meet Burien Police Captain Tom Calabrese
Captain Calabrese joined the Burien Police Department as its new captain in April 2023.
New Storefront Officer Builds Community Connections to Improve Safety in Downtown Burien
Storefront resource centers are based on a community policing model which, in communities where they have been built, has resulted in both real and perceived increases in community safety.
Burien’s LEAD Program Transforms Lives and Improves Public Safety
The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program provides community-based care for people who commit law violations related to behavioral health issues or extreme poverty, serving as an alternative to punitive enforcement-based responses.
Community Explores What Public Safety Could Look Like in Burien
In response to national and local calls for a re-examination of policing and city budgets, the Burien City…
See Something, Say Something: Message from Chief Boe
In late December, a community member was walking past an apartment parking garage in the middle of the…
Police and Human Services Work Together to “Lead with Services”
Burien has a unique approach to addressing critical issues in our community. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19…
Ensuring Shelter for All
People experiencing homelessness are the most at risk during a pandemic. Not having a safe place to isolate…
Public Safety during a Pandemic
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the King County Sheriff’s Office began to prepare for a variety…
Public Safety is a Team Effort
One of the three primary objectives of the Burien Police Department is fighting crime. While that sounds like…