The Bell Gardens Police Department

The Bell Gardens Police Department The Bell Gardens Police Department is a professional police services organization. We are located in South East Los Angeles.

On behalf of the men and women of the Bell Gardens Police Department, I would like to welcome you to our page. My name is Paul Camacho and on January 4, 2024, I had the honor to be sworn-in as the 13th Chief of Police for the Bell Gardens Police Department. It has been my pleasure to serve this great community for the last 20-years. Our department consists of 79 dedicated professionals in

cluding 43 sworn officers, 26 professional staff and 10 part-time staff. BGPD is compromised of the following units; Patrol, K-9, General Investigations, Special Investigations, Special Operations Team, Dispatch, Neighborhood Watch, Records, Community Service Officers, Jail, and Support Personnel. Our goal is to continue to reduce crime and help improve the quality of life for all who live, work and do business in our city. It is my pleasure to serve as your Chief of Police and I am proud to lead this amazing BGPD team. I am available and happy to listen to your input to continue building a great partnership with our community. Sincerely,

Paul Camacho

Chief of Police

Join us for our Neighborhood Watch Meeting! 😁📅 When: Wednesday, September 2, 2026⏰️ Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.📍Where: 5982 G...
08/31/2026

Join us for our Neighborhood Watch Meeting! 😁

📅 When: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰️ Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
📍Where: 5982 Gallant St (Gallant Park)

We want to hear from you! We hope you can join us at our next meeting. 😊👍

¡Acompáñenos en nuestra reunión de Vigilancia Vecinal! 😁

📅 ¿Cuándo?: Miércoles, 2 de septiembre de 2026

⏰️ Hora: De 6:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m.

📍¿Dónde?: 5982 Gallant St (Gallant Park)

¡Queremos escuchar su opinión! Esperamos que pueda acompañarnos en nuestra próxima reunión. 😊👍



City of Bell Gardens - local government

Bell Gardens Police Department Neighborhood Watch

Congratulations to Sergeant A. Puente on his well-deserved retirement from the Bell Gardens Police Department! 😊👏👮🏻‍♂️Af...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to Sergeant A. Puente on his well-deserved retirement from the Bell Gardens Police Department! 😊👏👮🏻‍♂️

After 25 years in law enforcement, Sergeant Puente is officially hanging up his badge. 🫡

Throughout his distinguished career, Sergeant Puente proudly served as a Patrol Officer, Crime Impact Team, Gang Unit, Special Operations Team, LA HIDTA, L.A Impact, Field Training Officer (FTO), Senior Officer, Patrol Sergeant and lastly Detective Sergeant.

Your commitment, sacrifice, and passion for protecting and serving have left a lasting impact on all of us. 👏

We wish you the best in this next chapter of your life! 💙

Thank you for your years of dedicated service, Sgt. Puente. You will always be a part of the BGPD family. 😁

Enjoy your retirement Sir! 🫡



City of Bell Gardens

08/22/2026

Chief Camacho, Captain Barrios, and the Pink Patch Team were proud to represent BGPD at the annual Pink Patch Photoshoot this week aboard the Battleship IOWA in San Pedro! 💗⚓️

Don’t forget to stop by our station lobby and grab your Pink Patch merch! 😎



City of Bell Gardens Pink Patch Project

08/20/2026

BELL GARDENS: KNOW THE RULES 🚨👇

Motorhomes, RV's trailers, and other oversized vehicles cannot be parked, stopped, or left standing on public property or city street rights-of-way between 2:00am and 5:00am.


An oversized vehicle exceeds 20 feet long, 80 inches wide, or 80 inches tall.


Know the rules and park responsibly. Share this very informative reel with a neighbor. 😁👏



City of Bell Gardens

We are proud to welcome Officer F. Hernandez to the Bell Gardens Police Department. The men and women of the department ...
08/18/2026

We are proud to welcome Officer F. Hernandez to the Bell Gardens Police Department. The men and women of the department look forward to having you on our team! 😁

Congratulations and welcome to the profession, Officer F. Hernandez



City of Bell Gardens

08/17/2026

🎒📚 Back to School is here! 😁

As students across the Montebello Unified School District head back to the classroom on Monday, August 17, let’s make safety a priority! 🚸

🚌 Slow down in school zones and watch for children crossing the street.

🚶‍♀️ Use crosswalks and follow crossing guards’ directions.

📵 Avoid distractions while driving, especially near schools.

🚲 Wear a helmet when riding a bike/E-Bike or scooter.

👀 Stay alert around school buses and never pass a bus when its red lights are flashing.

From all of us at the Bell Gardens Police Department, we wish all students, teachers, staff, and families a happy, safe, and successful school year! 🎓📖

Welcome back, students! Let’s make it a great year! 💙

SafeSchools BackToSchool2026

City of Bell Gardens

We would like to congratulate Custody Officer Jimenez for successfully completing the LA County Sheriff's Department Cus...
08/12/2026

We would like to congratulate Custody Officer Jimenez for successfully completing the LA County Sheriff's Department Custody Assistant Academy Class #120 on Friday. 😊

Congratulations to Custody Officer Jimenez and !

You did it! 🎉



City of Bell Gardens

08/06/2026

Guess who's back?! 🫣👉👮🏻‍♂️

It's National Blitz Week, and BGPD General Investigation Detectives along with Marshall's Loss Prevention Personnel, partnered up in a coordinated operation targeting organized retail theft.

The effort resulted in multiple arrests and the recovery of stolen merchandise, helping protect local businesses and shoppers.



City of Bell Gardens

Address

7100 Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA
90201

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+15628067600

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