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Bellingham launches program to support victims of hate crimes

Thursday, August 13, 2026

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Bellingham Police Department has launched a new program to support victims of hate crimes, effective immediately.

The program aims to provide victims with access to resources, counseling, and legal assistance following hate-motivated incidents. The initiative is part of the department's ongoing efforts to address hate crimes and foster community trust.

Residents impacted by hate crimes can contact the Bellingham Police Department for support through the new program.

📄 Source: Bellingham Police Department — https://cob.org/news/2025/bellingham-launches-program-to-support-victims-of-hate-crimes

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Bellingham Police Department has launched a new program to support victims of hate crimes“The Bellingham Police Department (BPD) and businesses in our community are teaming up to make it easier for victims of hate crimes to file a report. The new Safe Place™ program officially launches today, November 19, 2025.”
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The program aims to provide victims with access to resourcesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The program aims to provide victims with access to counselingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The program aims to provide victims with access to legal assistanceNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The initiative is part of the department's ongoing efforts to address hate crimes“The Bellingham Police Department (BPD) and businesses in our community are teaming up to make it easier for victims of hate crimes to file a report.”
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The initiative is part of the department's ongoing efforts to foster community trustNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents impacted by hate crimes can contact the Bellingham Police Department for support“Victims of hate crimes can enter any of these businesses and ask for help. Staff will give them a safe place to wait and call 911 for them.”
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Residents impacted by hate crimes can contact the Bellingham Police Department through the new program“Victims of hate crimes can enter any of these businesses and ask for help. Staff will give them a safe place to wait and call 911 for them.”