Ever wonder what happens to unclaimed property turned into the Ferndale Police Department? If we can’t locate an owner, it is sent to auction. We have an online auction coming up on March 18th. Please make sure to pre-register, at www.govdeals.com, to participate in the auction. The auction starts on Monday, March 18th and ends March 24th. You will find bicycles, jewelry, photography equipment, and more! Click here for additional auction details.
Have you misplaced your bicycle recently? If so, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your property.
Have you misplaced your vehicle fob recently? If so, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your property.
Have you misplaced your scooter recently? If so, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your property.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 27, 2023
Contact: Megan Juenemann
(360) 685-2353
FERNDALE POLICE SEEK INFORMATION ON STAR PARK SHELTER ARSON
(Ferndale, WA) — At about 2:11 AM on 12/27/2023, the Ferndale Police Department and Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fire at the Star Park picnic shelter in the 5400 block of Ferndale Road. Officers arrived to find a trash can attached to the shelter engulfed in flames and were able to utilize a fire extinguisher to smother the fire and prevent further damage.
Officers discovered additional damage to the bathroom structure nearby. As evidence suggested that the fire was started intentionally, a K-9 and unmanned aerial vehicle search for possible suspects was conducted with the assistance of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and the Bellingham Police Department. No suspects were located.
Damage to the Star Park picnic shelter and bathroom structure is estimated in excess of $5,000. The picnic shelter remains closed and the case is currently under investigation.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Ferndale Police Department at 360-384-3390 or contact@ferndalepd.org and reference Arson Case # 23F9950.
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The Ferndale Library just turned over their lost and found items. So, if you think you may have lost your wallet or your keys at the library, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your property.
Have you misplaced your ring? If so, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your property.
Pictured left to right: Lt. John VanderYacht; Lt. Travis Card; Lt. Matt Huffman; Chief Kevin Turner; Sheriff Kevin Morris (WASPC President)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 21, 2023
Contact: Megan Juenemann
(360) 685-2353
FERNDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCREDITED FOR HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF POLICING
(Ferndale, WA) — The Ferndale Police Department has successfully completed a rigorous
accreditation program that certifies it is operating under best practices and standards for law
enforcement. The program is administered by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police
Chiefs (WASPC) and involves an eight-phase process over several months. It is a professional,
objective, and demanding audit that examines best practices, accountability, organizational
discipline, and performance.
“We are extremely proud to be accredited by WASPC,” said Ferndale Chief of Police, Kevin Turner.
“It means our department has achieved the highest professional standards for policing, to ensure
and improve upon public trust.”
Benefits of accreditation include administrative and operational effectiveness, fair recruitment and
employment practices, better records management, improved use of technology, health and safety,
training, codes of conduct and prisoner security, among other important law enforcement tasks.
“The Ferndale Police Department has worked hard to obtain this achievement,” said Steven
Strahan, WASPC Executive Director. “The community should be proud of local law enforcement for
taking direct and tangible steps to earn the public’s confidence in their operations.”
WASPC was founded in 1963 and represents executive and top management personnel from law
enforcement agencies statewide. With more than 900 members, it includes the 39 elected county
sheriffs, and 240 police chiefs, as well as the Washington State Patrol, the Washington Department
of Corrections, and representatives of several federal agencies.
For more information, please contact the City of Ferndale’s Communications and Community
Relations Officer, Megan Juenemann at (360) 685-2353 or meganjuenemann@cityofferndale.org.
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Have you misplaced your bicycle or your cell phone recently? If so, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your property.
Have you misplaced your bicycle recently? If so, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your bicycle.