Protect and Serve

In addition to the initial high standards of training in the Police Academy, Bethlehem Police Officers undergo a variety of recurring training throughout the calendar year.

 

Bethlehem Police Officers practice maneuvering around a suspect vehicle (left).

 

Below, Bethlehem Police Officers train for “high risk” felony arrest procedures.

Nationally, school safety has become an increasing concern over the past few years. The Bethlehem Police train for “active shooter” scenarios on a regular basis. Here, a contact team of Bethlehem Police Officers clears a flight of stairs during a practice session at a local school (right).

CHILD IDENTIFICATION & DNA KITS

     Child Identification & DNA Kits are now available to Town residents.  This kit will allow parents to record and save specific and unique identification information for their child.  In the event that a child becomes missing, this information can be provided to police and will save valuable time in the initial phase of the investigative process.  Each Identification Kit come complete with easy-to-follow instructions on how to record and maintain the kit.

        The kit includes- a child identification fingerprint kit, a GenetiKid DNA Isolation card, a protective plastic sleeve, two sterile cotton swabs, a place to add a photograph, dental information, physical descriptors and complete instructions.

     Kits are available at the following locations, free of charge, to Town residents:

Bethlehem Police Department, 447 Delaware Avenue

Bethlehem Town Hall - Town Clerk's Office, 445 Delaware Avenue

Bethlehem Town Park, 261 Elm Avenue

      For additional information please contact the Bethlehem Police Department Family Services Unit at (518) 439-3373.