Our Mission
To provide Bellingham residents with accurate, timely, and accessible information about local police activity, empowering our community to stay informed and connected.
Community First
Built by Bellingham residents, for Bellingham residents. We believe informed neighbors make safer neighborhoods.
What We Do
Every morning, Bellingham Scan delivers a comprehensive summary of the previous day's police activity in our city. We analyze public records and dispatch data to bring you:
- Daily incident summaries - A clear overview of what happened and where
- Activity heatmaps - Visual representations of incident locations across neighborhoods
- Trend analysis - Patterns and insights to help you understand community safety
- Context and clarity - We break down the data so it's easy to understand
Our Values
Accuracy
We only report verified information from official sources.
Transparency
We're clear about our sources and methodology.
Accessibility
Free, easy-to-understand reports for everyone.
Privacy
We respect individual privacy while serving the public interest.
Contact Us
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