Bellingham stores beef up security in response to rising crime

Two armed security guards patrol the Bellingham Home Depot from open to close, safeguarding power tools and anything else of value thieves might try to get their hands on.  Meanwhile, at a much different type of store catering to organic-food lovers, the security company Risk Solutions Unlimited (RSU) keeps the peace at the Community Food Co-op’s two Bellingham locations. The city also hired RSU, in early 2022, to provide regular patrols throughout the downtown shopping district.