DESCRIPTION RESIDENT TROOPER

 

The Bethlehem resident trooper's office is staffed by one resident trooper and part-time Bethlehem police officers.  The officers are employed by the Town and work under the supervision of the resident trooper.  Other services through this office include assisting the fire department and ambulance personnel at all emergencies, the child registry program, and the Officer Phil programs at Bethlehem Elementary School.  The primary responsibility of the resident trooper and the Bethlehem police officers is crime prevention and awareness.  Citizens are encouraged to call the resident trooper's office, or State Police Troop "L", Litchfield, at 800-953-9949 or 860-626-7900 when any suspicious activity is observed, or when any police services are needed.  Troop L is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week.