MARK YOUR CALENDARS! A BIG NIGHT OF FUN IS COMING SOON!!!

TAILGATE PARTY BEFORE THE INDIAN LAKE FOOTBALL GAME AT B.H.S. ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 4:30-7:00! BOUNCE HOUSES, FREE GIVEAWAYS, FREE FOOD, AND FUN!

START OUT YOUR PRE-GAME FESTIVITIES WITH US!

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY A GREAT COUNTY RIVALRY AND ENTERTAINMENT!

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​The Bellefontaine Police Department presents the “7th Annual Community Safety Event” on Saturday, August 17, 2019 to be held at Southview Park from 3:00 – 7:00 PM.

​Join us for games, fun, food and live music. Also scheduled to attend are K9 Teams, a Mock Crash, Aviation Units, Motorcycle Units and Mounted Units. Tickets are available at the Police Department for the K9 Chicken Dinner Fundraiser.

Kids are invited for a pool party to be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 from 1:00-3:00 sponsored by the Bellefontaine Police Department. Admission is $2. Kids will each receive a hot dog and a drink at the concession stand during those hours. This event will be rescheduled if the weather does not cooperate.

Summer Movie Series continues – “Gnomeo and Juliet” July 12th at 9:00; “A Christmas Story” July 26th at 8:45 and “Mary Poppins Returns” August 9th at 8:30 – all at Mary Rutan Park.

Come out and enjoy the many fine parks we offer in the City of Bellefontaine!!! Facilities at many park locations are also available for rental. Visit: www.bellefontaineparks.com 

The Bellefontaine Civil Service Commission has announced a new Civil Service Exam for the position of Police Officer with the City of Bellefontaine.  Applications are now available in the Mayor's Office, or by clicking the link below, and must be returned by Friday, May 17, 2019 by 4:30 PM.   The Mayor's Office is located in the City Building at 135 North Detroit Street, Bellefontaine.  Exam is set for Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 2:00 P.M.

Currently, the Bellefontaine Police Department is expecting to hire one to two officers from this new test, which should fulfill the remainder of this year and most of 2020 as vacancies occur.

Contact:  Mrs. Heather Feasel, Mayor's Office
(937) 592-4376 or at [email protected]

Congratulations to: 
Officer Jacob Sikierka - 2018 Officer of the Year
Dispatcher Nichole Chambers - Dispatcher of the Year
Officer Doug Walters - 2018 Special Commendation recipient
Officer Andrew Kennedy - 2018 Special Commendation recipient

• -Don’t walk or jog early in the morning or late at night when the streets are deserted.
• -When out at night, try to have a friend walk with you.
• -Carry only the money you’ll need on a particular day.
• -Don’t display your cash or any other inviting targets such as pagers, cell phones, hand- held electronic games, or expensive jewelry and clothing.
• -If you think someone is following you, switch directions or cross the street. If the person continues to follow you, move quickly toward an open store or restaurant or a lighted house. Don’t be afraid to yell for help.
• -Try to park in well-lighted areas with good visibility and close to walkways, stores, and people.
• -Make sure you have your key out as you approach your door.
• -Always lock your car, even if it’s in your own driveway; never leave your motor running.
• -Do everything you can to keep a stranger from getting into your car or to keep a stranger from forcing you into his or her car.
• -If a dating partner has abused you, do not meet him or her alone. Do not let him or her in your home or car when you are alone.
• -If you are a battered spouse, call the police or sheriff immediately. Assault is a crime, whether committed by a stranger or your spouse or any other family member. If you believe that you and your children are in danger, call a crisis hotline or a health center (the police can also make a referral) and leave immediately.
• -If someone tries to rob you, give up your property—don’t give up your life.
• -If you are robbed or assaulted, report the crime to the police. Try to describe the attacker accurately. Your actions can help prevent someone else from becoming a victim.

To find more useful  tips and personal safety information, visit the National Crime Prevention Council’s website.

In most communities throughout the United States, you will find a growing trend of opiate use.  Opiates are typically most easily defined as "pills".  Opiates seem to be a leading cause of Heroin use, as more and more users of Heroin explain their starting point in abusing harmful drugs.  Unfortunately, opiate use may start out as something that a physician may prescribe for pain or post-op, but if not carefully monitored by the patient, opiates can become easily abused without the patient recognizing their body's newly formed craving.  For example, an adult that recently had a knee surgery will be prescribed pain medication to help keep the patient more comfortable.  The patient begins using the pain killer as prescribed, but their body may end up causing the person to believe they "must" have the medication to recuperate successfully.  In the end, what started out as a knee surgery, may end up causing a life-long addiction problem.   If you notice side affects from the prescribed drug on initial use, please pay close attention and consult your physician.

Please do whatever you can to stop this growing trend!  We need to all be mindful of this possibility with family, friends and loved-ones.  Without your help and careful consideration of the possibilities, we will continue to see this problem incrementally expand.  

If you know of someone that is abusing harmful drugs, please do what you can to point them towards help!  Local drug and alcohol treatment facilities are available.  Consolidated Care is a great place to start, or talk to your own physician.   Those who unknowingly become addicts,  may not recognize the symptoms that you see and may initially deny that there is a problem.  Urge them to closely monitor their prescriptions and pill intake.  

If you need to speak with someone more about this growing problem, please either call us at (937) 599-1010 or simply Contact Us here.  We will help as much as possible.

Together, we can make a difference!