News Flash

Reducing Human-Bear Conflicts

Remove bird feeders between April 1 - November 30. Bear nuisance complaint records reveal that bird feeders are involved in over 80% of the bear problems around homes. Take responsibility for your safety & encourage your neighbors to do the same! Read on...
Bethlehem Police Department Case 81-V-28-0026 – Unidentified Human Remains

The publication of cold cases & increased use of technology & social media has been shown to provide new information & leads on cases from the past. The BPD continues to investigate the 1981 finding of human remains in an effort to identify the decedent. Read on...
Updates to New York State Child Safety Seat Law

Effective November 1, 2019, NYS Law has been amended requiring all children under the age of two be restrained in a rear-facing car seat. Read on...

Police

Goals and Objectives

The goals and objectives of the Bethlehem Police Department are simple: to provide a very high standard of law enforcement and public safety services to the people of our community in a professional, compassionate, and cost-effective manner. The police department is dedicated to serving and protecting the public by providing consistent, fair, and non-discriminating public safety operations.

Accreditation

Accreditation is the process by which police organizations demonstrate they operate within generally accepted standards. Its purpose is to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and professionalism of an agency while promoting training and public confidence in law enforcement.

Originally accredited in 1990 as the fourth department statewide to achieve this honor, the Bethlehem Police Department accomplished re-accreditation for a sixth five-year term in 2015. Specially trained officers reviewed departmental operations on a daily basis to assure that our files, operational review, and reports remain in compliance with state and federal standards.