The Bridgewater Police Department is partnering with other local law enforcement agencies to bring you the Rockingham-Harrisonburg Triad Senior Fair on May 15, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, at the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center in Harrisonburg. This fair is for seniors and their families. It will offer crime prevention information and prepares seniors... Continue Reading →
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services will be hosting a Civilian Response and Casualty Care (CRCC) training at Arey Hall (basement of Bridgewater Community Center at 201 Green Street) on Friday, May 17, 1:00 - 5:00 pm. The purpose of the training is to educate businesses, churches, and responsibly concerned individuals on what to... Continue Reading →
We are pleased to announce the promotions of Sgt. Spencer Morrison to Senior Sergeant and Officer Phillip Snyder to Senior Police Officer. Sgt. Morrison has served nine years here at Bridgewater Police Department with fourteen years of experience overall. Officer Snyder has twelve years of experience and has served for two years in our department.... Continue Reading →
Bridgewater’s finest invite you to come out to Sipe Center this Saturday, March 16, 5:30-7:30 pm to enjoy some popcorn and conversation. You can talk with our officers to get to know them, ask questions, and share what’s on your mind. We’d love to see you there!
Our Police Chief Phillip Read was recently recognized as one of our "Hometown Heroes." The award was presented by ALCOVA Mortgage. Since 2014, ALCOVA Mortgage has recognized Veterans across the region for their dedication to our country and their continued service to their communities. Chief Read has led our police department here in Bridgewater since... Continue Reading →
Bridgewater's finest invite you join them at Generations Park this Saturday, January 27, 3-6 pm for cocoa, cookies, and conversation. You can sit down and get to know our officers, ask questions, and share what's on your mind. We'd love to see you there!
The Bridgewater Police Department is participating in a new program called the "Blue Envelope Program." Today's post will explain the purpose and goals of this program and how you can participate. So, what is the Blue Envelope Program? Well, it's a program that helps vehicle drivers who have conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD),... Continue Reading →
This week, all of our local schools are back in session: Blue Ridge Christian School & Bridgewater College yesterday, and John Wayland Elementary & Turner Ashby High School today. Be alert driving, with the return of school buses (and parents) taking their kids to school, and BC students walking across Dinkel to class. (And for... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow will be our final session of our Internet Safety Series. "General Internet Safety & Best Practices," as the title infers, will cover a broad overview of topics concerning safe ways to navigate the Internet, particularly things you should and should not do when you're online. This session will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will... Continue Reading →
The Bridgewater Police Department is hosting a National Night Out today from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Ice Cream. There will be lots of fun activities on-site, and the police will be handing out FREE kids ice cream coupons (while supplies last!) Local scout troops will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, and baked goods.... Continue Reading →