News Flash

Police Press Release - Structure Fire on Glenmont Road

There were occupants in the residence but they were able to exit the residence without injury. The fire is still under investigation to determine the cause, but it does not appear suspicious. Read on...
Use, sale or distribution of any forms of fireworks illegal in Albany County

In 2020, the Albany County legislature voted to ban both the sale and use of any form of fireworks in the county. In addition to previous restrictions, sparkling devices were re-added to the ban, violators subject to fines and/or jail time. Read on...
Police Press Release - Body found in Delmar in 1981 has been identified

A DNA profile was submitted to NYS DCJS for any potential familial DNA matches. At the time this request was rejected as NYS Policy did not allow for it. As a result of this case, this policy was changed in April of 2021. 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.