The Bethel Police Department has achieved their second Law Enforcement Accreditation Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.  Captain Stephen Pugner and Lieutenant Michael Libertini went to Kentucky last month to  appear before the Commission for reaccreditation.  Reaccreditation was awarded for the next four years. 

There are only 19 municipal police departments in the State with this accreditation. 

Bethel Police say Lieutenant Heather Burnes made the process possible through her hard work. 

Department officials say the accreditation agency is the “gold standard in public safety.” Some of the benefits include increased community advocacy, strong support from government officials, better defense against civil suits, reduced risk and liability exposure, and greater accountability.