January, 2024
Police Officer Michael Orefice, with Chief Melvin Padilla, was sworn in as a new member of the Bedford Police Department. PO Orefice, formerly with the Washingtonville Police Department, comes to us with more than 5 years of on the job experience. We look forward to his service to the Town of Bedford.
June, 2023
Police Officer Brian Sacher, with Chief Melvin Padilla, was sworn in as a new member of the Bedford Police Department. PO Sacher, formerly with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, comes to us with more than 13 years of on the job experience. We look forward to his service to the Town of Bedford.
May, 2023 BHES “Walk to School Week”
2023 SENIOR CITIZEN ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCHEON
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September, 2022
In recognition of September’s National Hunger Action Month, ShopRite Partners in Caring hosted the annual “Help Bag Hunger.” Lt. Pete Sikoryak and Sgt. Nancy Wallwork assisted ShopRite of Bedford Hills and local community leaders by raising awareness around food insecurity in our communities.
August, 2022
Bedford PD welcomes it’s newest member, Maverick
PO Sagliano, PO Montanaro & PO Leone
July, 2022
Coffee and Ice Pops with Cops at the Katonah Sidewalk Sale
Edward Ritch, our new recruit, with Chief Melvin Padilla, was sworn in July 14, 2022. Edward will be starting the Westchester Police Academy on Monday, July 18th and we are confident he will make an excellent addition to our Police Department when he graduates in December.
Police Officer Natasha Villegas, with Chief Melvin Padilla, was sworn in as a new member of the Bedford Police Department on July 11, 2022. PO Villegas comes to us from the City of Newburgh. We look forward to her service to the Town of Bedford.
PO’s Chris Olson and Amy Carelli visit campers at Katonah Elementary School
June, 2022
Bedford PD Community Event
Katonah Fire Department Parade & Carnival
May, 2022
PO Frank Egelsen gave the Katonah Girl Scout Daisies a tour of the Bedford Police Department Headquarters. The highlight for the girls was sitting in our UTV (utility terrain vehicle.)
Bedford Central School District Bike Run
Katonah Village
125th Anniversary Celebration
“Walk to School Week” kicked off once again for Bedford Hills Elementary School. Police Chief Melvin Padilla joined students on their walk to school and safely crossed them on Church St. Many of the BPD officers walked with students as well this week. Pictured with Chief Padilla are PO Chris Colello, PO Jordan Baschnagel and Lt. Patricia McGraw.
Det. Sgt. Erik LeFevre and PO Amy Carelli, along with other Westchester Police Officers, took a Principled Policing Instructor Course at the Westchester County Police Academy. This class focuses on best practices on how to maintain positive relationships with our community.
April, 2022
Fallen Bedford Police Sgt. Thomas Wade, as well as all fallen heroes, are honored for their service and sacrifice at our annual Memorial Ceremony
PO Christopher Olson paid a visit to the four year old’s at Katonah Playcare Early Learning Center. He answered their questions, showed them his equipment and gave them a chance to sit in the police car, lights, sirens and all!
Sgt. Ahmad Warren held another Coffee with a Cop at the new Advance Auto Parts in Bedford Hills. Welcome to the neighborhood!
Sgt. Ahmad Warren speaks with our Senior Citizens on the avoidance of fraud and identity theft.
March, 2022
The annual Senior Citizen St. Patrick’s Day luncheon
Dr. Seuss Week, Chief Melvin Padilla was a guest reader for the Bedford Hills Elementary School students.
January, 2022
The Bedford Police Department paid their respects to fallen brothers, PO Jason Rivera and PO Wilbert Mora. We thank them both for their ultimate sacrifice.
Senior Citizen Holiday Luncheon
December 15, 2021
OCTOBER 19, 2021 AWARDS & PROMOTION CEREMONY
August 9, 2021
Police Officer Zachary Leone, with Chief Melvin Padilla, was sworn in as a new member of the Bedford Police Department today. PO Leone, formerly with the Tuckahoe Police Department, comes to us with three years of on the job experience. We look forward to his service to the Town of Bedford.
Coffee with a Cop, Katonah Sidewalk Sale
July 23-24, 2021
June 16, 2021
Police Officer Jordan Baschnagel, with Chief Melvin Padilla and Lt. Peter Sikoryak, was sworn in as a new member of the Bedford Police Department today. PO Baschnagel, formerly with the New York State Park Police, comes to us with over four years of on the job experience. We look forward to his service to the Town of Bedford.
May, 2021
Bedford Hills Elementary School “Walk to School Week”
Police Officer Mark Montanero, with Chief Melvin Padilla, was sworn in as a new member of the Bedford Police Department May 3, 2021. PO Montanero, formerly with the New York State Park Police, comes to us with nearly five years of on the job experience. We look forward to his service to the Town of Bedford.
April 2021-Equine Training at Endeavor Farm, Bedford Hills
Congratulations to the following police officers on their recent well deserved promotions:
Fallen Bedford Police Sgt. Thomas Wade and all the fallen heroes nationwide are honored at our annual Memorial Ceremony. We thank and honor them for their service and sacrifice.
Bedford Village Memorial Park, April 8, 2021
Yesterday, PO Frank Egelsen met with Cub Scout Pack 170 at the Bedford Village Memorial Park. The Cub Scouts wanted to hear about a Police Officer’s role and responsibilities in our community. The Cub Scout Pack was also given the opportunity to take a tour of a Police Vehicle. The Bedford PD thanks Ed Steins, Cub Pack Leader and the Cub Scout Pack 170 for inviting us.
January, 2021, Sgt. Erik LeFevre (far right) was assigned to the position of Detective Sergeant, while Police Officers Nancy Valdovinos, Ahmad Warren, Thomas Keane, and Matthew Whalen were assigned to the Detective Division as Detectives.
Police Officers Gerard Williams and Joseph Sagliano join our department bringing experience and knowledge with them from NYPD and NYS Park Police respectively. We look forward to their service to the town of Bedford.
Dennis Mancia, our new recruit, started the Westchester Police Academy in January and we are confident he will make an excellent addition to our Police Department when he graduates in May.
This December, January and March, we said good bye to retiring Lieutenant’s Michael Callahan, Vincent Gruppuso and Drew Bellantone. We thank them for their professionalism and dedication. They will be missed!
December, 2020, Det. Sgt. Joseph Comunale (center), L-R Detectives Michael Roche, Larry Haynes, Bill Smith and Richard Perry all retired from the BPD. We thank them for over a cumulative 125 years of service!
PO Linda Gabrielsen, BPD’s first female hire in 1984, retires after 36 years of service
November 24, 2020
Gidget Visits BPD
October 20, 2020
St. Matthew’s Church
Bedford Hills
July 9, 2020
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2020
Katonah Village Library “Book ’em Story time”
March 6, 2020
PO Nancy Valdovinos
“CRASE” (Civilian Response Active Shooter Events) TRAINING
January 23, 2020
“Stop the Bleed” Clinic
The Bedford Police Department held a “CRASE” (Civilian Response Active Shooter Events) training clinic at The Harvey School on Thursday, January 23. A group made up of about 24 students and staff participated in “Stop the Bleed” training. Participants learned tourniquet skills and techniques to stop bleeding from severe wounds. The training is part of a series of classes the BPD offers to keep community members up to date on safety procedures and emergency response protocols.
Any local organization interested in “CRASE” training should contact Lt. Vincent Gruppuso of the Bedford Police Department at 914-241-3111.
L-R: PO Adam Grisanti, PO Nancy Wallwork, Sgt. Peter Sikoryak, Mr. Philip Lazzaro, Harvey Head of Upper School
Bedford Hills Trunk or Treat October 26, 2019
Bedford PD Re-accreditation September 5, 2019
The New York State Law Enforcement Agency Council re-accredited the Bedford Police Department for another five year term. The accreditation demonstrates the commitment the men and women of the Bedford Police Department have to providing the highest level of excellence and professionalism in the field of law enforcement by continuing to meet the standards established by the Council. Only 137 law enforcement agencies out of approximately 500 in New York State hold this distinction.
Pictured L-R: Council Chair, Chief Mark Henderson; Bedford Police Chief, Melvin Padilla, Lt. Michael Callahan, Lt. Vincent Gruppuso, Lt. Andrew Bellantone, DCJS Office of Public Safety, Deputy Commissioner, Michael Wood.
Bedford PBA
Hot Dog Picnic
August 2, 2019
Bedford Village
Fire Department Parade
July 26, 2019
Police Officer, Kyle Peterson swearing in
July 1, 2019
June 12, 2019
“Police Ride Home”
On Wednesday, June 12, 2019, Thalia and Sophia DeSimone were personally driven home from school by Det. William Smith. The girls were the winners of a “Police Ride Home” – part of this year’s West Patent Elementary School PTA Silent Auction. Family dog, Einhardt, wanted to be part of the action and take advantage of the photo op!
June 6, 2019
Katonah Fire Department Parade
June 4, 2019
Annual Awards & Promotion Ceremony
June, 2019
St. Patrick’s School Eighth Graders couldn’t pass up a photo op with our beloved School Resource Officer, Ahmad Warren
Academy Graduation
May 31, 2019
Pictured L-R: Lt. Michael Callahan; Chief Melvin Padilla; David Friedman w/parents; Lt. Andrew Bellantone; Lt. Vincent Gruppuso
April 28, 2019
Coffee with a Cop
Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills – PO Romeo, Sgt. O’Connell and PO Moylan
April 27, 2019
National Police Memorial Week
Cub Scout Pack 170 and Bedford Boy Scouts recognized National Police Memorial week by honoring the memory of Bedford P.D. Sgt. Thomas Wade who made the ultimate sacrifice on May 9, 1925.
April 19, 2019
Coffee with a Cop
Bedford Bagel – Sgt. Fusco with owner Gary Levine
2019 Senior Citizen
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
Self Defense Training
March 1, 2019
Grand Opening Celebration February 9, 2019
January, 2019
The Bedford Police Department would like to welcome police officer recruit, David Friedman (R) to our team and congratulate PO Erik LeFevre (L) on his promotion to Patrol Sergeant.
Academy Graduation
December 21, 2018
L-R: Lt. Michael Callahan; Jack DeAlto; Alexis Nery; Chief Melvin Padilla
December 2018
Chief Padilla reading a short story at Little Joe’s anniversary celebration.
Halloween 2018
Bedford PBA “Trick or Treat Safely” program
In Katonah: L-R: PO Karen Fusco; County PO Christy Lee Sansone; Sgt. Peter Sikoryak; Police Recruit Alexis Nery; PO Christopher Colello; PO Nancy Wallwork
October 18, 2018
LOST HIKER FOUND
L-R: Hiker, Mr. Junker; Lt. Gruppuso; PO Henderson; PO Hansen
October 13, 2018
The Harvey School Homecoming
Child Safety Seat Event
Sgt. McGraw (L) and Sgt. Evans (R) were on hand to install a number of car seats for community residents. This event is routinely held on the third Wednesday of each month.
Katonah 5K – September 10, 2018
Lt. Vincent Gruppuso (R) and Det. Michael Roche (L) going over last minute details for the Katonah 5K.
Bedford Hills Elementary School back to school BBQ – September 7, 2017
Lt. Vincent Gruppuso joined the Bedford Hills Elementary School students at their back to school BBQ. Some even had the opportunity to see what it is like to sit behind the wheel of a police vehicle.
Bedford PBA Camp Picnic
July 27, 2018
KATONAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER THANKS POLICE OFFICER FOR SAVING HER LIFE!
Mrs. Judy McBride wanted to meet and thank the Police Officer who saved her life on May 18, 2018. PO James Fiori responded to a 911 call at KES, where he and a civilian provided lifesaving CPR and defibrillation.
Pictured L-R: Chief Padilla; Mrs. McBride; PO Fiori; Mr. McBride
Bedford Village Library Truck Day June 16, 2018
2018 Katonah Fire Department Parade
2017 AWARDS & PROMOTION CEREMONY
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Friday, May 25, 2018
Westchester County Police Academy Graduation
Pic 1: L-R: Jason Doelz; Nicholas Hansen; Christopher Olson Pic 2: L-R: Chief Melvin Padilla; Jason Doelz; Nicholas Hansen; Christopher Olson; Family
Rippowam Cisqua DARE Graduation Ceremony
May 15, 2018
Pictured: Rippowam Cisqua Fifth Grade Class with PO’s Karen Fusco, Nancy Valdovinos and Ahmad Warren. Special thanks to Splash Car Wash for their support of the DARE Program.
Fox Lane HS ESOL Career Day April 11, 2018
Multi-jurisdictional Active Shooter training exercise, Saturday, February 24, 2018.
PO Warren graduates DARE Training Course
January 26, 2018
L-R Det. Sgt. Gruppuso; PO Warren; DARE Mentor, Kristen Mazur
DARE Program Graduation-St. Patrick’s Elementary School January 2018
Swearing in of new recruits: Christopher Olson, Nicholas Hansen and Jason Doelz – January, 2018
Coffee With A Cop
December, 2017
Officers Pictured L-R: PO Colello; Lt. Callahan; Sgt. Hubert
2015 Bedford Awards & Promotion Ceremony
Miscellaneous Bedford PD Pictures
St. Patrick’s Elementary School DARE Graduation (3/3/16)