Loss of a Hero
The Bellevue Police Department was devastated by the loss of one of our own on the morning of Saturday, November 18th. Officer Chris Abbott had a medical emergency while at…
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This Weekend: Special Fundraiser for Paralyzed, Retired Bellevue Police Officer
Roger Anderson served the Bellevue community for nearly 30 years as an officer with the Bellevue Police Department. Anderson spent four years in the Army and six years with the…
Larr Named 2023 Nebraska Officer of the Year
It is with great pleasure that I am able to write this article about a Bellevue Police Officer who was selected at the 2023 Police Officers’ Association of Nebraska –…
What Does it Mean, To Pursue “Excellence in Every Encounter”?
What does it mean to pursue “excellence in every encounter” in police work? What could be considered going above and beyond the call of duty? Working in the law enforcement…
BPD Honors Officer and Detective of the Year
The Bellevue Police Department came together again on Saturday, March 18th, for the Bellevue Police Department Annual Awards Banquet – during which we unveiled the Detective and Officer of the…
Bellevue Police Mourn Loss of Honorary Officer Leevi Johnson
His Legacy Continues Earlier this month, the Bellevue Police Department lost one of their own. No, not in the traditional sense of this statement – but an honorary member of…
Chief of Police Clary Reflects on BPD’s 2022 Year
Thinking back on 2022, after our first full year of posting articles on The Bellevue Times, by all measures it was a very productive year at the Bellevue Police Department…
What Were the Top Ten Stories in Bellevue for 2022?
The ten stories listed below had the most views and interactions over the course of 2022. The stories vary widely in subject matter – from remembrances and redevelopment to The…
BPDs Milos, Spencer, and Ridley Receive Honors
Last year instructors at the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety created a recognition program for the Nebraska Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program. The two awards that were created were the…
A Review of 2022-23 City Budget Increase Earmarked for Public Safety
Last Friday, I had the opportunity to speak at a special session of the Bellevue City Council Meeting regarding the budget. This special session was intended to allow for input…
