The City of Bellevue’s new police chief said he wants to help bridge the gap between community and law enforcement-- he came out of retirement to do just that. FOX13
said he wants to help bridge the gap between community and law enforcement-- he came out of retirement to do just that.He grew up in Watts, California where there was distrust and fear between the people and the police. Raised by his grandparents, he knew as a child that he wanted to become an officer to help people and change the dynamic. Shirley said he hopes to continue that lifelong passion for"I always felt like if I became a police officer, maybe I could do something to help people.
. However, in 2020, he believed his work wasn’t over and felt a calling back to public service after nationwide protests over social justice and police reform. "I know law enforcement is going through a challenging time. And some of our colleagues have certainly put us in that position. But I will tell you there are hundreds of police officers in this country that really do it for the right reasons because they care about people," said Shirley.
Shirley came to Bellevue in March 2021 after the department’s extensive nationwide search for an assistant chief. He was interim chief for six months before beingShirley said he knew he was re-entering law enforcement during a difficult time. In 2021, at least 31 hate crimes were reported in Bellevue—up 55% from 2020. More than one-third of those cases were directed against Asian Americans.
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