Bedford, Indiana Police Department

10/14/2026

We are attempting to identify the individual in this photo. If you have any information, please contact Detective Thompkins at
812-275-3311 or use the tip line listed below.
Thank you for your assistance!
https://www.bedfordpolicedepartment.com/submit-a-tip.html

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Officer Stuart Ratcliff and Dispatcher Maguire Lamb!

The Bedford Police Department is proud to recognize Officer Stuart Ratcliff as our September Officer of the Month!

Throughout September, Officer Ratcliff demonstrated proactive policing and a strong commitment to keeping our community safe. His dedication and initiative resulted in several significant arrests and helped remove individuals involved in criminal activity from our streets. We appreciate his continued efforts to make the City of Bedford a safer place for everyone.

We also congratulate Dispatcher Maguire Lamb, our Dispatcher of the Quarter!

Our dispatchers play a vital role in the daily operations of the Bedford Police Department. They are often the first point of contact during an emergency and are responsible for providing critical information and support to our officers and the citizens we serve.

Maguire consistently demonstrates the professionalism, composure, dedication, and communication skills that exemplify an outstanding dispatcher. His involvement in numerous significant calls throughout the past quarter reflects the important role he plays in supporting our officers and serving our community.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Ratcliff and Dispatcher Lamb on these well-deserved recognitions. We are proud to have both of you serving the Bedford Police Department and the citizens of Bedford!

09/16/2026

**UPDATE: Phones are back online at this time. Thank you for your patience.**

We are experiencing phone issues. Please call 812-675-7260 until the problem is resolved.

09/15/2026

Congratulations to Officer Landon Jones — August Officer of the Month!

The Bedford Police Department is proud to recognize Officer Landon Jones as our Officer of the Month for August.

Throughout the month, Officer Jones demonstrated a strong commitment to proactive policing and the safety of our community. His initiative, dedication, and attention to detail resulted in the removal of illegal drugs from our streets, helping prevent these substances from reaching our neighborhoods and families.

Officer Jones continues to demonstrate that proactive police work makes a difference. His efforts are an important part of our department’s ongoing commitment to keeping Bedford a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Landon Jones for his outstanding work and dedication to the Bedford community!

Great job, Officer Jones! We appreciate your service and commitment to Bedford!

09/11/2026

On September 5, 2026, Detective Major Kye Louden reached a significant milestone by completing 20 years of dedicated service with the Bedford Police Department.

Throughout his career, Major Louden has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving and protecting the citizens of Bedford with professionalism, integrity, and dedication. We are grateful for his continued service and the positive impact he has made on our department and our community.

Please join us in congratulating Detective Major Kye Louden on this outstanding achievement. We thank him for his 20 years of service and look forward to many more years of dedicated service to the Bedford community.

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

# # # UPDATE as of 09/08/2026 at 7:50 AM Chloe has been LOCATED SAFELY. Thank you to all who liked, commented, and shared! # # #

Chloe was reported to the Bedford Police Department as a missing/runaway juvenile on 09/08/2026. If you have information that may help us locate Chloe, please contact the Bedford Police Department at (812) 275-3311. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to our website at:

https://www.bedfordpolicedepartment.com/submit-a-tip.html

08/18/2026

Accepting lateral transfer applications with 3 plus years of experience until Friday, September 18, 2026.