City of Battle Creek

The Bedford Police Department, with its office in Battle Creek, Mich., maintains the community's quality of life through crime control and public safety through its various divisions. Its patrol division coordinates patrol supervisors and officers who have specific geographic responsibilities. The administrative division also supervises community services and animal control. Its investigative divisions' primary responsibility is to provide support for complex criminal investigations, forensic lab services, undercover operations and other law enforcement missions. The office of professional standards investigates complaints about police personnel. The Bedford Police Department encourages residents to participate through neighborhood watch programs and voluntary work in its after school programs.