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Bellevue Police Department Officer and Detective of the Year Recognized
As they do annually, the Excellence in Law Enforcement Committee (ELEC) met in January and selected the Bellevue Police Department Officer of the Year and Detective of the Year for 2024. 2024 OFFICER OF THE YEAR – Officer Dan Weber The ELEC selected Officer Dan Weber as the 2024 Officer of the Year. Throughout the…
From Detective to Professor: Mike Butera Brings Real-World Experience to Bellevue University
During most of Mike Butera’s career in law enforcement, detective work meant knocking on doors and conducting in-person interviews. Today, detectives can learn a lot about suspects simply by scrolling through social media. This evolution in investigative techniques is just one of the many changes Butera has witnessed — and it’s part of what makes…
Bellevue Police Department Officer and Detective of the Year
As they do annually, on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, the Excellence in Law Enforcement Committee (ELEC) met and selected the Bellevue Police Department Officer of the Year and Detective of the Year for 2023. The ELEC selected Officer David Bafaro as the Officer of the Year. David had a spectacular year and was selected as…
A Day in The Life of a Bellevue Police Officer
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a Bellevue Police Officer looks like? Well, first it depends on which officer you are asking about! Bellevue Police Officers work in a wide variety of different divisions and positions around the department. We have detectives (general crimes, special victims unit, and special investigations…