Residents urge Bethlehem to end Flock Safety relationship; police chief says city uses only license‑plate readers Activists and residents urged the council to end its contract with Flock Safety over surveillance and alleged federal links; Bethlehem's police chief replied that the city uses only Flock automated license‑plate readers, retains the data locally and does not use Flock cameras.

Residents of Bethlehem are demanding an end to the city's partnership with Flock Safety, citing concerns over mass surveillance and federal ties.

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Council approves 2026 general fund after heated debate over firefighter staffing; two members vote no Council passed the general fund budget 5–2 amid sustained criticism that the administration did not allocate roughly $331,000 to restore four firefighter positions; union leaders and firefighters urged council to treat staffing as a public safety, not solely labor, issue.

Bethlehem's City Council just passed a controversial budget amidst heated debates over firefighter staffing, raising serious questions about public safety and funding priorities.

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Mick Jagger Celebrates 82nd Birthday Amid Police Incident Mick Jagger had police involvement during his 82nd birthday celebration.

Bethlehem City Council is taking bold steps to improve public safety and infrastructure, but what does it mean for the community?

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