Multi State E. Coli Outbreak at McDonalds
McDonalds has been facing national outrage due to the detection of E. Coli in its products. As this article was written, 90 people had been confirmed to be infected with …
Public Safety
BPD Called to Campus Following Mental Health Crisis
At around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday Oct. 8, the Bellevue Police Department was called to Bellevue College to respond to an individual present on campus. Police officers were present near …
Investigation Launched After Reported Assault on BC Campus
Around 9:45 a.m. yesterday, the Bellevue College (BC) campus was notified that a sexual assault had been reported in the L building. The Bellevue Police Department requested a campus closure, …
Bellevue College Revives Safety Leads Program to Bolster Campus Emergency Preparedness
The Safety Leads Program has recently been revitalized at Bellevue College after a pandemic-motivated hiatus. Reinstituted in January of 2023, the program aims to “prepare for upcoming emergencies,” as reported …
How to Stay Vigilant and Utilize Public Safety Resources at Bellevue College
On May 22, BC Public Safety sent out a Public Safety Bulletin detailing recent incidents related to an individual who identified themself as ‘Chris’. The earliest reported incident was in …
Is Washington’s Water Safe to Drink? ‘Forever Chemicals’ are Found Around Our Water Sources
As Washingtonians start their day with a fresh cup of coffee, a reality lies unseen at the bottom of their cups — an invisible yet potent threat in the form …
Navigating Seattle’s Crime Surge: What to Do if You’re Caught in a Situation
On May 7, a 51-year-old man was stabbed multiple times outside of a downtown Seattle hotel after an attempted robbery. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and officers arrested the suspect. …
The FBI Says Not to Trust Public Phone Chargers
You’re probably aware of the concept of public phone chargers. They are often present in high-traffic areas like malls, airports and hotels. They were originally advertised as a convenient way …
Tips for Handling the Upcoming Winter Months
After the driest summer on record, with only 0.5 inches of rain falling between June 21 and Sept. 21, Seattle saw its first storm in months. Oct. 21 brought 0.31 …