The Belchertown Police Department is committed to the Community Policing Philosophy whereby department members, through various program initiatives, interact with community members to help with problem resolution, health and safety awareness, and crime prevention through community cooperation. Examples of our Community Policing Programs are listed below. (For further reading click on highlighted items).
Belchertown Citizen Resources: Community Policing
R.A.D Self Defense Programs
TRIAD
Crime Prevention
D.A.R.E
Speed Watch Hotline
Bike Patrol
Gem Cart Patrol
Citizen’s Police Academy
Ride-A-Long Program
Auxiliary Program
Residential Security Surveys
