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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.
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.
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…
Message from Burien City Council
During the past few months, the world has faced a global pandemic. At the time of this publication,…
Thank you, City of Burien staff!
Message from the City Manager I’m incredibly proud of the City of Burien staff, as well as our…