Town of Bedford, Virginia

The Town of Bedford Police Department is excited to announce that testing is quickly approaching! If you’re interested in a rewarding career in law enforcement, now is the time to take the next step. Call 540-587-6011 and ask to speak with Officer Thomas, or email [email protected] for more details. Don’t wait—secure your spot and start your journey toward making a difference in our community! #JoinOurTeam #BedfordPolice #NowHiring #BeTheCommunity #BeTogether #BeBPD

Thank You to Our Law Enforcement Family and Special Guests! We want to extend a huge thank you to Our Town Bedford Police Department for partnering with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Conservation Police, State Police, and even Santa Claus himself to make this year’s Shop with a Cop event unforgettable! Because of your teamwork and dedication, we were able to create a magical experience for the youth in our community. The smiles, joy, and excitement we saw today made it clear that your efforts truly made a difference. We are grateful for your commitment to serving and spreading holiday cheer. It takes a community, and you all stepped up in the most wonderful way! ????

Another great (fiscal) year has officially closed! The FY24 ACFR for the Town of Bedford has been completed and is now available on our website. Special thanks to Crystal Hosey, Assistant Finance Director, for her hard work and dedication on this report!

Possible Amtrak stop in Town of Bedford, Virginia moving forward #AskVIG #LocalGov #Bedford #trains https://lnkd.in/enzqeMTa

Thank you to everyone who came out for our 2024 National Drug Take Back Day! Your participation and commitment make a real difference in creating a safer, healthier community. A huge thanks to Horizon Behavioral Health and the Community Health Center of Bedford for their incredible support and partnership. Together, we’re building a brighter, drug-free future! #DrugTakeBackDay #CommunityStrong #HealthAndSafety #PreventionMatters #SaferCommunities #TogetherWeCan #DrugFreeFuture

?? It’s That Time of Year – Shop with a Cop! ?? The holiday season is upon us, and we’re excited to bring back “Shop with a Cop”! If you’re a local business or an individual who wants to make a difference this Christmas, please consider partnering with the Town of Bedford Police Department and Bedford Social Services to help make someone’s holiday extra special. All donations can be made to Bedford Social Services. Every contribution goes directly toward creating a memorable Christmas for families in need. If you have questions, feel free to call us at 540-587-6011 or email [email protected] for more details. Thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer! ???? #ShopWithACop #BedfordCommunity #HolidayGiving #MakeADifference

The “World’s Best Little Town” is also one of the cutest small towns in Virginia’s Blue Ridge mountains! It doesn’t get any better than fall in Bedford!

??? Reminder: Coffee with a Cop ??? Join us this 10/10/24 at Bridge St. Café from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM for Coffee with a Cop! This is a great opportunity to connect with officers from the Town of Bedford Police Department, ask questions, and share ideas over a cup of coffee. No agenda, just good conversation and community building. We look forward to seeing you there! #CoffeeWithACop #CommunityMatters #BridgeStCafe #BedfordVA

In honor of National Faith & Blue, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible local faith community for consistently welcoming the Town of Bedford Police Department into your events and gatherings throughout the year. Your partnership strengthens our bond, builds trust, and unites us in service and support for our community. A special shout-out to our Chief of Police for his earnest efforts in fostering these connections and making community engagement a top priority. Together, we are making a positive impact. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of something so meaningful! #FaithAndBlue #BedfordCommunity #BuildingBridges

?? Check out this week's BPD Community Podcast! ??? Our Chief shared the amazing work happening within our department and among our Officers. I also talked about our upcoming community events and shared some Fall CPTED principles. ?? Remember: Be the community, be together, be BPD! ????♂? Tune in here ?? [Podcast Link](https://lnkd.in/e4gQASGz) #BPDCommunity #CommunityEngagement #FallSafety #CPTED #CommunityEvents #PoliceAndCommunity #BeBPD #CommunityTogether #CommunityMatters