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Ferndale, WA
Located in the northwest corner of Washington State near the Nooksack River, Ferndale was officially incorporated on March 19, 1907. Once called Jam because of its location next to a logjam on the river, the City was renamed Ferndale by the school teacher who admired ferns that once grew around the original school house.
Today, Ferndale is a vibrant community of over 10,540 people (as of April 1, 2007), located on the Interstate 5 corridor, approximately 6 miles north of Bellingham and 13 miles south of the Canadian Border. There are many nearby attractions including Mount Baker, the San Juan Islands, numerous lakes, and the Nooksack River. Ferndale also enjoys a close proximity to Vancouver, British Columbia.
Leaving for Vacation This Summer?
The Ferndale Police Department, via its S.C.O.P.E. program, offers a valuable (and free!) service to City residents who would like their residence checked while away from home.
For more information about Home Security Checks or to obtain an application form, please go to the Police Department’s Community Policing Program page or call (360) 384-3390.
Annual Community Meeting - Sponsored by the CCA
The 3rd Annual Ferndale Community Meeting will be held by the Community Coordinating Association at Vista Middle School on May 21, 2008 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
Have questions regarding this event? Please email Jodi for more information.
Need a form and can't make it to City Hall?
Have questions? Please feel free to email us.
Peacekeepers
The Ferndale Police Department is proud to announce the upcoming issuance of PEACEKEEPERS: A Concise History of Ferndale and the Men Who Upheld the Law 1907-2007. This important chronicle records a century of Ferndale's history and the Marshals and Chiefs of the Ferndale Police Department through the stories of crime, chases and chuckles drawn from the City's historical archives.
WE'RE SEEKING SPONSORS! The Ferndale Police Department is looking for sponsors to support the publication of this important historical narrative. Your support of this project is needed to meet our financial goal of $12,000. As a sponsor, you can receive your own autographed copy of the book and/or contribute to the placement of copies engraved with your name in school, local and/or state libraries!
To find out how you can participate, please read more about sponsorship, or contact Michael Knapp, Police Chief, via email or telephone at (360) 384-3390.
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