Community involvement

Bedford Police Department promotes activities within a positive environment to increase public trust and confidence and foster stronger community-police relationships. Strong relationships of mutual trust between police agencies and communities they serve are critical to maintain public safety and effective policing. It is important for the  police to be visible in our communities and know our residents.

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Cops for kids​

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Each year Bedford Police Department hosts its annual "Cops for kids" event!  Through community donations and support we are able to help those in need towards shirts, pants, socks, underwear, pajama's, shoes, hats, gloves, jackets, and TOYS!

If you would like to donate to the Cops for kids event, contact us or may send donations to:

Stone City FOP #94
PO Box 52
Bedford, In 47421

civilian firearms course

Each participant pays $50.00 to attend.  All money for attendance is then donated to the FOP "Cops for Kids".

This exciting and informative class will cover areas such as handgun selection, mental conditioning, ballistics, homeowner’s rights of protection, and the latest laws and legal updates regarding the use of force as well as reciprocity in other states honoring your Indiana permit. 

Support our troops ride

Our Annual Support Our Troops Ride helps raise money for the FOP "Cops for kids" program. Each year we have raised over $1,000 at this event.

Chief dumon mccain

In 2012, the Bedford Police Department adopted a new Chief. Dumon McCain, a  student at Bedford Middle School, was diagnosed with brain cancer late in the year. A special ceremony was held and Dumon was sworn in as honorary Chief of Police by Mayor Girgis and was presented with a uniform and badge. Pictured is "Chief" Dumon McCain and several officers who helped make his day special.