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PUBLIC SAFETY/JUDICIAL FUNCTIONAL AREA

POLICE DEPARTMENT

MISSION

The Town of Bedford Police Department is dedicated to improving the quality of life by creating a safe
environment in partnership with the diverse community we serve. We act with integrity to reduce fear
and crime while treating all with respect, compassion and fairness to build trust.

Values: Respect, Integrity, Courage, Innovation, Teamwork

DESCRIPTION

The Police Department coordinates public safety in the Town of Bedford. Through investigations,
patrols, and community partnerships, the Police work to deter and prevent crime. The Police
Department consists of twenty-five sworn police officers, two full time civilian support staff and two
part time support staff.

The Police Department Motto is “We choose Character over compromise”.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES, & MEASURES

Goal Improve the quality of life for all citizens by preventing crime through enforcement of the
law, creation of partnerships through communication and education, and problem-solving
using innovative policing strategies.
Objective Maximize resources for delivery of quality public services.

Measure: Operating costs for police services per citizen
FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 (Goal)
$250.57 $284.71 $309.32
Objective Enhance Officer Safety, Fitness and Training

Measure: The police department will have 30% of the department trained
as members of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT).
FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 (Goal)
2 6 8
Objective Improve communication and streamline procedures with in the police
department.
Measure: Use problem solving techniques to reduce calls for service and
traffic crashes at identified high call locations by 10%.
FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 (Goal)
114 129 116

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