BEDFORD — Chief John Fisher is pleased to announce that the Bedford Police Department, in collaboration with the Bedford Board of Health and the Bedford Health Department, has launched the Bedford Safe Campaign to raise awareness of the effects of gun violence.
This campaign focuses on gun safety, awareness, and education in an effort to protect the community from gun violence.
The Police Department plans to partner with area law enforcement partners on an enhanced unwanted gun buyback event in June 2023.
In addition to the gun buyback program, the Bedford Police Department now offers free gun safety kits/locks. These locks may also be acquired at the Health Department, Council on Aging (COA), and the Bedford Free Public Library.
The campaign will host a free community education forum on Wednesday, March 1, at the Bedford High School Auditorium, 9 Mudge Way from 7-8:00pm with a presentation on the topic of gun violence presented by the co-director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Gun Violence Prevention.
“Gun violence is both a policing issue and a public health issue,” Chief Fisher said. “We hope that this campaign will open dialogue on this topic, and led to a more informed and safer community.”
A flyer regarding the campaign will be mailed to every household in Bedford.
For details on the forum or questions about the campaign, residents are directed to visit the Bedford Safe Campaign website at www.bedfordma.gov/BedfordSafe or contact the Bedford Police Department at 781-275-1212 or the Health Department at 781-275-6507.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Additionally, you can call or text 833-733-2445 to reach the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline 24/7 for urgent care evaluation and connection to clinical services.
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