The Bellevue Police Department is featured in the latest episode of the popular children’s program Blippi, giving millions of young viewers an inside look at local law enforcement.
Titled “Blippi Meets Police Heroes & Their K9 Dog!”, the episode introduces Blippi’s 25.5 million subscribers to some of the tools officers use daily to keep Bellevue safe. The segment includes a jiujitsu demonstration, tours of a police car and motorcycle, and an introduction to Kole, one of the department’s three K9 officers.
“It was a pleasure to welcome Blippi to the Bellevue Police Department, because this agency takes great pride showing community members of all ages how officers keep this city safe,” said Bellevue Police Chief Wendell Shirley.
The episode, filmed in mid-May, premiered on August 9. As of publication, the 10-minute video has received more than 159,000 views.
The Bellevue Police Department’s feature on Blippi highlights its broader focus on community outreach, guided by its Prevention, Intervention, and Enforcement (P.I.E.) philosophy.
