BlueBridge Alliance Success Stories

Officers share their experiences using the program. Stories are compiled from actual shift reports.

*Note: Some details are altered or omitted to protect privacy, but reports are not always corrected for spelling and grammar from the original. 

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MLPD525
Recipient was the victim of domestic violence where the suspect stole cash she needed for fuel to get to the Tri-Cities where her daughter is in the hospital following a traffic collision. Recipient had no other cash and her phone was also stolen. Recipient was grateful for the assistance so she could get to see her daughter.
CCSO525
When a call came in from a man in urgent need, our team listened — and responded with compassion. He was a U.S. military veteran who was in the process of relocating to escape an unstable living situation. Living on a fixed income and with very limited resources, he had reached out to multiple agencies seeking help — but received no assistance. Desperate and out of options, he contacted law enforcement asking for support with something many of us take for granted: enough gas to get to safety. [Our officers] spoke with the man and at great length he detailed his situation and his future plans. Thanks to the BlueBridge fund, we were able to step in and provide a gas gift card — a small gesture that had a powerful impact. The veteran was incredibly appreciative, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the support he received from law enforcement. In a moment when he felt invisible, he was seen, heard, and helped. This act of kindness not only gave him the help he needed — it also strengthened the trust between our officers and the community we serve. It’s a clear example of how BlueBridge funds empower us to go beyond traditional policing, building stronger partnerships through empathy, responsiveness, and respect.
MLTPD525
0730 HOURS...I was flagged down by 56 year old male near our city's boat ramp --he has been living out of his car with his 13 year old autistic son. They are both homeless. I offered to fill up their gas tank. they were very thankful for the gesture and bluebridge.
WPD525
Recipient's son was a runaway and located in Oregon. The PD in Oregon made arrangements for temporary housing in a Juvenile Facility. Arrangements to get him back to WA could not be made and required recipient to get a ride down to Oregon and back to pick him up. Recipient found a friend to drive her but she did not have funds for fuel for the trip. Pre-paid card was purchased so fuel could be purchased along the way as needed.
RPD525
Came across vehicle in parking lot of local business complex during early morning hours. Observed adult female in driver's seat. I ran the plate and saw the registered owner was a female who I had contact with earlier in the week. At that time the female was in a state of crisis and living in a hotel room. I contacted her at the vehicle and she indicated she was no longer at the hotel, living in her car, and didn't know where to go. She also stated her vehicle was almost out of fuel and needed to at least have the car on for heat. I used the BlueBridge card to top off her vehicle. She was very appreciative and became more optimistic that she could handle her current situation and find better housing options.
EWPD525
Contact with a male who was homeless and lived in his vehicle. I contacted the male via phone and listened to his personal story. The male had grown up in the Wenatchee valley before attending the University of Washington. The male graduated with his bachelor’s degree in biology. The male and I both attended the school around similar times but never came into contact. The male had hopes of going into the medical field before suffering an injury. Medications prescribed after the surgery resulted in an addiction to pain killers. Unfortunately, the male’s addiction led him into Fentanyl use. The male took it upon himself to ask for Law Enforcement’s help. The male wished to go to a Recovery Center but was unable to gather the funds for transportation. I used my department-issued Bluebridge card to purchase the male a Greyhound bus ticket. The encounter changed my perspective for the better and reminded me that helping people is the reason I chose Law Enforcement. I requested the male stay in touch and keep me updated on his recovery journey.
PPD425
A 77 year old male was involved in a collision in the early morning hours and was transported to the hospital. Later this same day, after being released he was unable to locate his walker and had difficulties getting around his home. Officer [A.] was able to locate a walker (to assist him in getting around his home) at Goodwill and used the fund. Male was appreciative of this assistance.
KPD322
I responded to disabled car along [local] Street, he contacted a couple and their infant child. The male stated the car would not start. They recently moved here from [elsewhere]. They are both employed, he works in the fields during the day and she works at a convenience store during the night but they still cannot afford to fix the car and it is their only form of transportation. [Local] Towing responded and towed the car to [local auto repair shop] free of charge. [Local Auto shop] fixed the idle air control valve at a much-discounted rate, the balance of which was covered by the fund.
MPD922
Officer [C.] was dispatched to contact a female asking for assistance. Officer contacted female who stated she was homeless, lost her job and had a 10-year-old son. She was staying with a friend but can no longer stay there and her son was staying with her mother but she has housing restrictions and cannot stay with her anymore. She checked every resource and the Mission was full for mothers with children, which was verified by Officer [C.]. She had paperwork from DSHS confirming that she had qualified for benefits starting October 1st - also confirmed. Funds were used to purchase lodging at [Local motel] housing was ready.
SPD624
Officer [C.] was dispatched to contact a female asking for assistance. Officer contacted female who stated she was homeless, lost her job and had a 10-year-old son. She was staying with a friend but can no longer stay there and her son was staying with her mother but she has housing restrictions and cannot stay with her anymore. She checked every resource and the Mission was full for mothers with children, which was verified by Officer [C.]. She had paperwork from DSHS confirming that she had qualified for benefits starting October 1st - also confirmed. Funds were used to purchase lodging at [Local motel] housing was ready.
EWPD1023
Officer [C.] was dispatched to contact a female asking for assistance. Officer contacted female who stated she was homeless, lost her job and had a 10-year-old son. She was staying with a friend but can no longer stay there and her son was staying with her mother but she has housing restrictions and cannot stay with her anymore. She checked every resource and the Mission was full for mothers with children, which was verified by Officer [C.]. She had paperwork from DSHS confirming that she had qualified for benefits starting October 1st - also confirmed. Funds were used to purchase lodging at [Local motel] housing was ready.
MLPD224
Officer [R.] was dispatched to a suicidal subject. He contacted a female who was having suicidal thoughts and had a plan to do it. [Local] Counseling intervened and female was taken to [care center], where she will receive the mental care she needs. However, she had a small child with her and needed her to be picked up by the child’s grandmother. The grandmother did not have funds for gas to drive to pick up the child. Funds were used for gas for the grandmother. Child went with the grandmother instead of Child Protective Services.

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