Bethel Police Department

Call Directions Website

Bethel Police Department Please note response comments on posts and messages are not monitored and will not be responded to. Barnum Square.

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 Department 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.

💊 REMINDER: DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT THIS WEEKEND! 💊The Bethel Police Department reminds residents that this weekend is an o...
10/20/2026

💊 REMINDER: DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT THIS WEEKEND! 💊

The Bethel Police Department reminds residents that this weekend is an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted or expired prescription medications and help keep our community safe!

📍 Location: Bethel Police Department, 12 Judd Avenue, Bethel
🗓️ Saturday, Oct 24th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ONLY

Please note that medications will be accepted strictly between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. We cannot accept drop-offs outside of these hours.

⚠️ Important Disposal Guidelines:

Prescription medications are welcome.
Needles and other sharps cannot be accepted.
Radioactive medications, typically used in cancer treatment, cannot be accepted due to state regulations and officer safety.

♻️ Please refer to the attached flyers for instructions on how to properly dispose of needles, other sharps, and v**e pens.

Thank you for helping us keep medications out of the wrong hands and protecting our community and environment! 💙

🚑 Seconds Save Lives 🚑AEDs have been placed at our school’s turf field and track to help ensure lifesaving equipment is ...
10/16/2026

🚑 Seconds Save Lives 🚑

AEDs have been placed at our school’s turf field and track to help ensure lifesaving equipment is available when it matters most. Another important step in keeping our schools and community safe!

Thank you to the town of Bethel, CT for sharing their story! Their ...

10/09/2026
The Bethel Police Department congratulates both Sgt. Gabrielle DiTullio on her recent promotion to Sergeant and Chief He...
10/09/2026

The Bethel Police Department congratulates both Sgt. Gabrielle DiTullio on her recent promotion to Sergeant and Chief Heather Burnes on her swearing-in as Chief of Police.

Sgt. DiTullio has served the Town of Bethel for 10 years, during which time she worked as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, School Resource Officer, and Patrol Corporal. She is a member of the Department’s Peer Support Team and Crisis Intervention Team, and is a Use of Force Instructor in various fi****ms and tactics areas.

Chief Heather Burnes has served the Town of Bethel for over 25 years, during which time she worked in the Patrol Division as a Patrol Officer, Bike Officer, Field Training Officer, Patrol Corporal, and School Resource Officer. In 2015 she was promoted to Patrol Sergeant and in 2018 she was promoted to Lieutenant where she oversaw Patrol Operations. In 2020, she was promoted to Captain/Deputy Chief and served as second-in-command of the Department until being sworn in as Acting Chief in January 2026.

The recent promotions of Lt. Courtney Whaley, Sgt. Gabrielle DiTullio, and the swearing-in of Chief Burnes signify a proud moment in the history of the Bethel Police Department as it is the first time that the Department has had a woman at every level of supervision in the agency. Congratulations to all on making history!

Bethel Police will be joining! Come see us.
10/06/2026

Bethel Police will be joining! Come see us.

🎃 TRICK OR TREAT STREET IS COMING TO BETHEL!

Join us on Halloween. Saturday, October 31st for an afternoon of family fun!

1:00–3:00 PM on
Greenwood Avenue & Bethel Municipal Center

Pumpkin Decorating Contest -
Bring your decorated pumpkin to the Municipal Center at 1:00 PM. Winners will announced at 3:00 PM.

Costume Contest - 3:00pm
Come dressed in your Halloween best!

Bring the whole family and celebrate Halloween with Bethel!

Mark your calendars!On Saturday, October 24th, the Bethel Police Department will again be participating in a Drug Take B...
09/30/2026

Mark your calendars!

On Saturday, October 24th, the Bethel Police Department will again be participating in a Drug Take Back Day organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The purpose of this event is to make our community safer by disposing of unused or expired prescription medications in a controlled manner, in turn preventing their misuse or abuse.

Medication drop off will take place at the Bethel Police Department, located at 12 Judd Avenue, and disposals will be received strictly between 10AM and 2PM (no submissions can be accepted outside this window).

If you plan to dispose of prescription medications, please be aware that we cannot accept needles or radioactive medications (typically utilized for the treatment of cancer) due to state regulations and the safety of our officers.

09/29/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice

Rockwell Road near Route 302 will be closed temporarily due to tree work. Please use an alternate route and plan accordingly.

Thank you for your patience!

This weeks “Get to know your SRO” goes out to Officer Broad!
09/28/2026

This weeks “Get to know your SRO” goes out to Officer Broad!

Address

12 Judd Avenue
Bethel, CT
06801

Telephone

+12037447900

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Bethel Police Department posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category