U Drive, U Text, U Pay

The Town of Bethlehem Police Department will be participating in a New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee enforcement initiative aimed at detecting distracted drivers. The campaign will run from April 05^th through April 12, 2021. The...

Reducing Human-Bear Conflicts

Bear sightings are often reported throughout the town especially in spring.  A reminder from the town's Animal Control Officer: People who think they are doing wildlife a favor by feeding them and getting them used to humans are doing th...

Drug/Pharmaceutical Take Back Day, Saturday 4/24 at Elm Ave Park 10-2

This will be a "contactless" event where participants place medications in provided receptacles.  Please wear masks and maintain social distancing.  Elm Avenue Town Park from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (rain or shine).

Everyone may par...

Bethlehem Police Department Case 81-V-28-0026 – Unidentified Human Remains

Bethlehem Police Department Case 81-V-28-0026 – Unidentified Human Remains

The Bethlehem Police Department continues to investigate the 1981 finding of human remains, in an effort to identify the decedent.

DNA of the decedent is now on file, howev...

Updates to New York State Child Safety Seat Law

Updates to Child Safety Seat Law

            Effective November 1, 2019, New York State Law has been amended requiring all children under the age of two, be restrained in a rear-facing car seat. &nb...

Police Press Release - Are any fireworks legal in New York State?

With the the summer upon us, there have been many questions on legal and illegal fireworks.  The Bethlehem Police Department would like to clarify what fireworks are legal, and which are not.  Due to recent changes by the legislature the...