I am going away on vacation. Will the police watch my house for me?
Yes, call the non-emergency number 439-9973 and tell the dispatcher your going out of town. The dispatcher fills out a property check form, which is turned over to the officers in a Zone book. Your residence will be checked periodically while you are away. You will be required to provide some information such as the dates you will be away, names & numbers of contact persons with a key, etc.
I need fingerprints taken for a job application or adoption record. Can the police help me?
Yes, prints can be taken 7 days a week at any time. However, check with your employer / licensing bureau first as most prints are now done electronically through a private vendor at:
http://www.l1enrollment.com/
When is court held?
Traffic court is held at 5:30PM every other Tuesday. Criminal court is at 4:00PM on every other Tuesday, No court is held on a holiday. To check call (518) 439-9717 after hours for a recording.
There are a lot of speeders in my neighborhood. What can I do about it?
Call the Police Department's non-emergency number 439-9973 to register your complaint. The complaint will be turned over to the Patrol Lieutenant, who will assign a patrol unit to your neighborhood in an attempt to solve the problem. We may send the radar trailer to the street for a day as a reminder to drivers in your area.
How can I become a Bethlehem Police Officer?
Call the Albany County Civil Service Dept. for the test date. The first Saturday in December every year, TAKE THE TEST. Call (518) 447-7770.
