Leo Sokoloski, Chief of Police

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Main Street SR 0011 - Bloomsburg will be temproarily closed for the Community Movie Night begin held this Thursday, August 14th, 2008 from 7 PM to 11PM. (Rain date is August 21st, 2008) Traffic will be detoured around the event on Main Street between Iron Street and Market Street. For more information on the traffic detour, call Bloomsburg Police at 784-6779, for more inforamtion on the event, call Matt Gilbert at 387-0306.

Bloomsburg ArtFest, Saturday August 16th & Sunday August 17th, 2008 will take place on Center Street & Main Street in downtown Bloomsburg. Some parking restrictions will be in affect in the Pine Avenue municipal parking lot.

"Market Street Mile" - Friday, August 22, 2008, runners from Bloomsburg University Cross Country Team host a one mile foot race beginning at 6:30 PM @ Market Street and the fountain running one mike south on Market Street to Ft. McClure Boulevard. Expect some minor traffic delays.

"Our mission is to protect life and property, to serve the public with integrity and profession- alism, and to achieve an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation with all citizens."

The Bloomsburg Police Department believes in a Community Policing approach. We form part- nerships with residents, business owners and community organizations to Pro-Actively address the causes of crime, fear of crime and various public safety issues.

Our Goals Include:

• Upholding all laws
• Providing responsive, courteous, caring and dedicated police protection
• Promoting peaceful resolution of community conflicts as primary intervention
• Making the Town of Bloomsburg the safest place to live, work and visit.

The Bloomsburg Police Department is committed to the enhancement of the quality of life for the citizens of Bloomsburg. Policing will be based upon a foundation of public trust where earning a reputation for providing effective, caring and courteous service.

The Bloomsburg Police Department’s services to citizens are founded on an ideal of respect for rights of each individual. Agency members shall maintain the highest standards of personal integrity and ethics and a sense of community interaction that focuses on solutions to citizens and community problems.