Police, Town to Hold Public Meeting to Address Safety and Security

The town of Bedford and Bedford Police Department are inviting residents to a community meeting to address concerns regarding "public safety and sense of security" following last week's reported home invasion on Proclamation Court.

The informational session is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Bedford High School Theatre.

On Monday night, Bedford Police held a meeting with residents in the immediate vicinity of Proclamation Court to address concerns specific to that neighborhood as well as provide general information related to safety and security.

The Thursday meeting is intended to provide an opportunity to reach a greater number of residents seeking information regarding the investigation as well as enable police to convey their message concerning safety and security.

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The town of Bedford and Bedford Police Department issued an announcement tonight stating, in part:

... this crime and the subsequent dissemination of information caused Bedford residents to question their safety. Both the physical safety and security of our residents as well as the sense of safety and security are of paramount concern. The Bedford Police Department, in conjunction with supporting agencies, continues to work tirelessly in pursuit of the person(s) responsible for this act. The December 6 community meeting is an effort to assist residents in understanding what has been done, what is being done and what residents themselves can do to help the Police Department improve the overall safety of the community.

Police Chief John Bryfonski is advising citizens that a number of steps can be taken to improve home security, such as engaging and using silent or audible security systems, keeping exterior lights on, locking doors, windows and garage doors; and stopping mail and other deliveries while away. He reminded residents of the Bedford Police Department’s vacant property check system, which he recommended using when away for an extended period of time, and he encouraged neighbors to keep an eye on one another’s property and consider forming a neighborhood watch as part of Bedford Police Department’s Community Policing Program. Finally, he encourages residents to call 911 anytime they see something that appears suspicious, from an unfamiliar car parked on the street in their neighborhood to someone walking at an unusual hour and or in an unusual place.

The community informational meeting will be broadcast live on BCTV, Channel 22, and will be available shortly thereafter through video on-demand at www.bedfordtv.org.