Downtown Bike Patrols
Bike patrols are a significant part of community-oriented policing, which is about building relationships with community members and being responsive to public safety needs.
Bellingham Police Department’s bike patrol unit provides coverage seven days a week during daytime hours, roughly 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. They patrol the downtown core and into surrounding neighborhoods, spanning from F Street to Ellis Street and Ohio to Cornwall, and will include patrols of Waypoint Park and Maritime Heritage Park.
Immediate life or safety issues should always be directed to 911
Patrols of City-Owned Parking Facilities & Parks
PalAmerican provides security patrols at City-owned parking facilities and parks downtown. PalAmerican staff act as a supportive resource for the downtown business community, residents and visitors by performing routine patrols, presence monitoring, and reporting of any incidents or concerns to the appropriate authorities as needed, including Bellingham Police.
They are clearly identified and unarmed.
PalAmerican can be reached at 1-800-0800
Security Patrol Locations & Hours:
Parks:
- Coverage: Approx. 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM, (7) days per week
- Minimum 2 patrol visits per shift
Parking garages:
- Coverage: Approx. 1800-0800, (7) days per week
- Interior & perimeter patrols
- 30 minute checks every 2 hours (12:00 AM – 8:00 AM)