Bedford PD Offers Community Policing Programs

The is currently offering the following programs to those interested in participating in community policing initiatives:

• Senior Citizens Program: The " is a FREE telephone reassurance program for senior citizens who are disabled, medically infirm, or home bound. This service is a great peace of mind for family and friends. We also offer information to senior citizens to educate on crimes that target the older population (i.e. identify theft, fraud, and phone scams).

• Youth Programs: Building a relationship with local youth is a priority at the Bedford Police Department. Some of the department's youth programs include story time to Bedford daycare and schools. The Bedford Police will also be hosting a bicycle rodeo this summer that will include demonstrations by our own police mountain bicycle officers.

• Neighborhood Watch: A crime prevention program that enlists the active participation of residents in town in cooperation with the Bedford Police to reduce crime, solve problems and improve the quality of life in the town of Bedford. The department also offer tips and suggestions on how to protect you and your family.

• Business and Retail: The Bedford Police and retail establishments in town to educate and help reduce the different crimes that occur with in the business and retail groups in the town of Bedford.

For more information regarding any of Bedford PD's community policing programs, call 472-5113. You can also contact the department by e-mail at:
mbernard@bedfordnh.org
kthrasher@bedfordnh.org
dnightingale@bedfordnh.org

And police ask you to remember, help keep an eye on Bedford ... "See something, say something."

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