Bethel Police Department

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In 1855, the area now known as Bethel separated from Danbury and incorporated as the "Village of Bethel." The Village of Bethel maintained a few constables to enforce the law answering to the Office of the First Selectman. They received calls through Danbury's radio/phone system, the Selectman's Office, and word of mouth. It would not be until 1947 that it would officially organize its Police Depa

rtment with a Chief of Police and a Police Commission. Morris Star Britto, a Bethel native, became constable in 1912. This was a part-time job that Britto worked along with his regular job at the Nashville Road Hat Shop. Britto eventually became a full-time constable and served as the Town's only police officer responding to calls in his own vehicle, an unmarked Desoto Roadster. A 1930 City directory lists the Police Department at 15 Fountain Place which is today P.T. A jail was located at the Second Meeting House which was then the Town Hall. In 1933, the Police Department moved to 118 Greenwood Avenue and then to Library Place in 1963. In 1974, the Bethel Police Department moved to its current location at 49 Plumtrees Road.

06/08/2026
CT Special Olympics Torch Run 2026!Thank you for the photos & videos: Matt Troy & others.Connecticut Law Enforcement Tor...
06/05/2026

CT Special Olympics Torch Run 2026!

Thank you for the photos & videos: Matt Troy & others.

Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

Another Special Olympics Torch Run is in the books! Our Bethel Officers and Dispatchers came out in force today and tac...
06/05/2026

Another Special Olympics Torch Run is in the books! Our Bethel Officers and Dispatchers came out in force today and tackled the 4+ miles in great fashion. Thank you BPD runners for making Bethel proud and for being a part of such a great cause.

Our Torch Run is about to start! Be sure to cheer us on along the way!
06/05/2026

Our Torch Run is about to start! Be sure to cheer us on along the way!

SCAM ALERT!The Town of Bethel Planning & Zoning Department has become aware of applicants who have submitted projects to...
06/04/2026

SCAM ALERT!

The Town of Bethel Planning & Zoning Department has become aware of applicants who have submitted projects to the Planning & Zoning Commission getting scam emails asking for payment. A copy of the fraudulent email is attached. If you receive an email or bill that you are unsure of, the best course of action is to call the Planning & Zoning Department at Town Hall directly to verify it is real.

*** FRIDAY JUNE 5th…..TIP A COP AND TORCH RUN***This week….Friday June 5th, Bethel Police Officers will participate in t...
06/04/2026

*** FRIDAY JUNE 5th…..TIP A COP AND TORCH RUN***

This week….Friday June 5th, Bethel Police Officers will participate in the annual Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics Connecticut.

This is a slow paced run which starts at the Timber Oaks condos where Danbury Police Department will hand off the “Flame of Hope” to the Bethel Police Department.

The run will continue South on Route 53, take a left onto Route 302, and end at the Dodgingtown Market in Newtown. The Torch Run is expected to enter into Bethel at approximately 10:50am.
Please use caution while there are runners on the road and expect very slow moving traffic.

***If you would like to make a donation:
Please stop by the Grassy Plain DUNKIN DONUTS this Friday from 7AM-10AM or use our QR code. LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR TORCH RUN T-Shirts!

A BIG THANK YOU TO THR LOCAL BUSINESSES WHO DONATED TO OUR MILES!
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Alice's Flower Shop
Hollandia Nurseries & Gardens
Defends democracy Rally
Fish & Game Association
Learning Center
Belardinelli Tire Company
Lab

THIS FRIDAY!
06/02/2026

THIS FRIDAY!

Our Officer of the Year, Ofc. Gary Sorrentino, was recently honored at both the Danbury Exchange Club’s Salute to Bethel...
05/27/2026

Our Officer of the Year, Ofc. Gary Sorrentino, was recently honored at both the Danbury Exchange Club’s Salute to Bethel’s Finest dinner and the State Exchange Club dinner held at the Aqua Turf. We thank the Exchange Club for their continued support of law enforcement and the Bethel Police Department. Both events capped of an amazing year of hard work by our Officer of the Year. Congrats again Ofc. Sorrentino!

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12 Judd Avenue
Bethel, CT
06801

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