Bedford, Indiana Police Department

06/10/2026

***UPDATE***

Jenisha Rainey has been located and is safe.
Thanks for your assistance!

06/08/2026

We are attempting to identify the individual in this video. We are aware that the quality is not very clear. If you have any information, please contact Det. Maj. Louden at 812-275-3311 and leave a voice message or submit a tip using the link below. Thanks for your assistance!

https://www.bedfordpolicedepartment.com/submit-a-tip.html

06/08/2026

**UPDATE: Phones are back online at this time. Thank you for your patience.**

As of 12:15 a.m. on 06/08/2026, the Bedford Police Department non-emergency lines are currently down due to an outage. 911 lines appear to be working normally at this time. If you need to reach the Bedford Police Department for non-emergency requests, please call (812) 583-8178. This post will be updated when phone service is restored to normal.

06/04/2026

06/02/2026

Please join us in congratulating Officer Landon Jones on being selected as our Officer of the Month for May.

Officer Jones is being recognized for his outstanding proactive police work, which resulted in the removal of a significant quantity of illegal drugs from our community. In addition, his efforts led to the successful recovery of a stolen vehicle.

Officer Jones' dedication, vigilance, and commitment to public safety exemplify the highest standards of law enforcement and make a positive impact on our community every day.

Congratulations, Officer Jones, and thank you for your hard work and service!

05/26/2026

*** UPDATE***
Brigg has been located safe and is back with his family. Thank you all who offered assistance.

*** missing 9 year old child ***
We are searching for Brigg.
Last seen at his parents home in Bedford wearing the same clothes as in this photo. If you have any information at all please contact the Bedford Police Department at 812-275-3311. Or submit a tip at our tip line: https://www.bedfordpolicedepartment.com/submit-a-tip.html

05/20/2026

# # # WANTED WEDNESDAY # # #
We are attempting to locate Brandon Haley. If you have information that may help us locate Brandon, please contact the Bedford Police Department at (812) 275-3311 or your local law enforcement agency. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to our website at: https://www.bedfordpolicedepartment.com/submit-a-tip.html
***You SHOULD NOT take any police action yourself other than to contact law enforcement.***

05/12/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2026

Bedford Police Department to increase patrols to target seatbelt enforcement.

The Bedford Police Department is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to urge Hoosiers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign, a high-visibility enforcement effort focused on increasing seatbelt use.

Beginning May 11 through May 31, 2026, officers will work overtime to ensure drivers and passengers are using their seatbelts and children are properly secured. The overtime patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through ICJI’s Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP).

“Buckling up is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones on the road,” said Douglas Huntsinger, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “Seatbelts save lives every day, and every trip should begin with making sure everyone is secured before hitting the road.”

Since 2021, Indiana has seen a steady decline in fatalities among passenger vehicle occupants not wearing seatbelts. Seatbelt usage among Hoosiers has also increased, reaching 94.1% in 2025 according to the Annual Seat Belt Usage Survey conducted by Purdue University Center for Road Safety in partnership with ICJI. This rate is above the national average of 91.2% usage in 2024.

“Too often, we see tragedies that could have been prevented with one simple click of a seatbelt,” said Chief Terry Moore. “Buckling up isn’t just the law. It’s a responsibility that helps ensure you make it home safely.”

Indiana law requires drivers and all passengers to buckle up. Children under age eight must be properly restrained in a federally approved child car seat or booster seat. Drivers can be cited for lack of seat belt use, but also for each unbuckled passenger under the age of 16.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to make sure children are in the right car seat and that it is used correctly and properly installed. Resources can be found at www.nhtsa.gov/TheRightSeat. To schedule an appointment with a certified car seat safety technician at one of Indiana’s 100 fitting stations, visit on.in.gov/SafeKids.

CHIRP is supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. For more information about ICJI’s traffic safety programs, visit www.in.gov/cji.
Chief Terry Moore