This is the headquarters of the Washington State Patrol's District 2, which covers Bellevue, Seattle and the surrounding areas. The communications center in Bellevue receives more than 30,000 9-1-1 calls a month, according to the Washington State Patrol. The state patrol also schedules VIN (vehicle identification number) inspections at this location, which the Department of Licensing requires for some vehicles to ensure that none of a car's parts are stolen.
Washington State Patrol District 2 has detachments in Enumclaw, North Bend and Seattle.