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A Community-Centered Approach to Improving Safety in Downtown Burien
Burien’s storefront resource officer uses her knowledge of environmental design and her community connections to address safety downtown.
Meet Burien Police Captain Eric Muller
Entering his second year as a Burien Police Captain, Eric Muller remains dedicated to serving the community and working collaboratively to address issues.
Burien’s Multifaceted Approach to Community Health and Safety
Creating a safer and healthier Burien requires a variety of effective strategies paired with a collaborative approach.
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.
Recovery Roadmap Navigates Burien Toward a Brighter Future
Burien’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation totaled $10.8 million. The one-time funding must be spent by December 31, 2026.
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.
Message from the City Manager
When I was walking through the Father’s Day Car Show this summer, I felt hope that our community…
Reimagining crisis response: New investments enhance community safety
New funding boosts Burien's collaborative approach to public safety.