The Ferndale Police Department has announced that its administrative offices will close at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, to allow staff to participate in a department-wide training event. Residents with routine administrative needs should plan to visit or call before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, or wait until the offices reopen on Friday.
Importantly, the building itself remains open despite the early administrative closure. Community members who need access to court services can still enter the building and be served. A computer is also available in the lobby for residents who need to submit online records requests. These services continue uninterrupted even while administrative staff are in training.
For immediate assistance or emergencies, 911 remains available at all times regardless of administrative office hours. The Ferndale Police Department, which serves the City of Ferndale, WA -- located approximately 10 miles north of Bellingham along Interstate 5 -- responds to calls for service around the clock. The early administrative closure affects only walk-in services and phone-based administrative tasks, not emergency response.
Ferndale's police department has been active with community engagement and transparency efforts in 2026. Earlier this year, the department sought public input through a Safety Action Plan survey, reflecting the city's approach to involving residents in public safety planning. The City of Ferndale's website maintains current announcements and contact information for all city departments.
Staff training events like this one are routine for law enforcement agencies. Regular professional development helps officers and administrative staff stay current on legal updates, procedural changes, technology systems, and community policing practices. The department specifically thanked the public for its understanding: "Thank you for your understanding as we take time to train and better serve our community."
Residents with non-urgent needs can also contact the Ferndale Police Department via the city's online records request system. The lobby computer provides direct access for those who prefer to submit requests in person. For questions about specific services, visit cityofferndale.org or contact the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office for countywide non-emergency assistance.
