News Flash

Police Press Release - Burglary reported at 397 Kenwood Ave on 12/5/23.

On Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 11:42 PM, members of the Bethlehem Police Department responded to a burglary in progress at Shannon Chiropractic Wellness, LLC – located at 397 Kenwood Ave, Delmar. Read on...
4th Annual Holiday Lights in the Park Event, 12/9, 5-9 pm at Elm Ave Park

On Saturday, December 9, the BPD will be hosting the 4th Annual Holiday Lights in the Park Event from 5 pm to 9 pm at Elm Avenue Park. Read on...
Police Press Release - Missing Person *UPDATE*

UPDATE - Missing person found deceased Read on...
Bethlehem Town Hall has 2 collection boxes for this year's Toys for Tots campaign through 12/13

Drop off your unwrapped new toy in the box outside the BPD Dispatch Center window, 447 Delaware Ave (Borthwick Ave entrance) anytime, or in the hall outside the Supervisor’s Office, 445 Delaware Ave during regular business hours, now through 12/13. Read on...
Police Press Release - BPD officers now equipped with body worn cameras

On June 19, 2023, the Bethlehem Police Department completed phase one of a large scale project that has equipped officers in the Town of Bethlehem with body-worn cameras. Read on...
E-Commerce Parking Exchange Zone available at Town Hall

When meeting others to buy or sell something from an internet post or app, it is important to take necessary safety precautions. Read on...

Police

Mission Statement

The mission of the Bethlehem Police Department shall be to protect and preserve the lives, rights and properties of our residents, businesses and to all that may visit, work or travel through our community while maintaining order and fostering strong community policing partnerships with the citizens we serve, through fair, equitable and impartial enforcement of the laws of the State of New York, regardless of a person’s race, creed, color, ethnicity, gender, or social standing.

Vision

Through innovative thinking and goal setting, we are committed to delivering unparalleled service to our community. We will continue to strengthen community relationships and public trust while striving for excellence through employee development, self-discipline, and strong leadership.

Values

Professionalism and Excellence: we will conduct ourselves with the highest levels of competence and character.

Service: we will serve the community with a clear respect for the value of human life and the dignity of every individual, a commitment to equal justice, and acceptance of diversity, thus ensuring that everyone receives respectful and dedicated service while safeguarding their rights.

Integrity: we will adhere to strict, unequivocal standards of conduct in keeping with our ethical obligations.

Courage: we will display the strength of character needed to confront fear, danger, uncertainty, and intimidation.

Accountability and Trust: we will accept individual and collective responsibility for our oath, duty, and actions.

Gina F. Cocchiara
Chief of Police

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.