Meet Your Officers: Bedford Police To Hold Public Forums

BEDFORD, MA —Police have announced several upcoming public information forums that will address policing and various public safety issues in town. The forums will be a chance for residents to get to know their police officers and to learn about their work in the community. The first scheduled session will address internet and phone scams and will take place May 29.

"We want people to know who we are and what we do," said Police Lt. James Graham in a statement. "These sessions are a great tool for police and residents to know one another better while addressing a prevalent public safety topic in Bedford."

During each session, officers will inform residents on a public safety issue, such as domestic abuse or citations. Then, an open forum will take place to discuss residents' questions or concerns. Police Chief Robert Bongiorno encourages residents to attend at least one of the six planned sessions.

"Come, listen to one of our presentations on public safety, get to know your local officers in a relaxed setting," said Bongiorno in a statement.

All sessions will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Police Department training room, at 2 Mudge Way, Bedford. The following sessions are scheduled:

"Internet and Phone Scams: What You Can Do To Avoid Them," Wednesday, May 29

"Public Health Emergencies: What Police Can Do Before Emergency Medical Services Arrive," Wednesday, June 26

"The Use Of Force As Relating To Policing in the 21st Century," Wednesday, July 31

"Constitutional And Criminal Law As Applied By Police," Wednesday, Aug. 28

"Domestic Violence: Police And The Law Partnered With A Solution By The Domestic Violence Services Network," Wednesday, Sept. 25

"Citations: The Reasons And Success Of The Bedford Police Enforcement," Wednesday, Oct. 30