The City of North Bend has contracted with the City of Snoqualmie for law enforcement and police services since September of 2012.
On January 7, 2025, the North Bend City Council unanimously approved authorizing a Renewal Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for Police Services with the City of Snoqualmie that continues through June 1, 2025. At this time, the City of North Bend is evaluating all police service provider options, including continuing to contract with the City of Snoqualmie, forming its own police department or contracting with the King County Sheriff’s Office.
Long-term financial sustainability and maintaining public safety and other city services is an essential component of North Bend’s highly livable community. Moving forward, the City Council has begun work to undertake a request for proposal (RFP) process for police services to ensure that a police services contract meets these requirements.
The Council believes that a thorough, transparent and data-driven process to evaluate and select a provider for police services is a critical component to procuring a contract that incorporates the community’s voice as part of the selection process. The RFP includes key milestones to ensure the evaluation and selection of a provider is completed in a timely and equitable manner.
“We continue our focus on ensuring the safety and well-being of North Bend residents. The process of selecting a provider for police services is of utmost importance, and the Council will work tirelessly to ensure we find the contract that is right for our community,” said Mayor Mary Miller.
The city will continue to provide community updates as they move forward in the selection process.