Deputy Sheriff's Association
www.bedforddsa.org

The Bedford County Deputy Sheriff's Association (BCDSA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1996. The Association is made up of those Deputies currently employed by the Sheriff's Office as well as some Deputies who have retired from duty but still wish to remain active participants in the community.

The Mission of the BCDSA is to unite employees who are Law Enforcement officers toward a common goal;

"to encourage social, charitable and educational activities among our members".

Fund raising activities are held throughout the year and ideas for activities are planned during monthly meetings.

In the past, BCDSA has donated food and toys to needy families in Bedford County during the holidays. Gift bags with personal items and goodies were delivered to the County nursing home and Deputies visited with the residents and shared some holiday cheer. Deputies also distribute fingerprinting and identification kits to parents so that their child's vital information is readily available should an emergency arise.

Special events are held to raise funds for particular needs within the community. A Deputy was aware of a physically disabled youngster in his neighborhood that needed a personally designed bicycle in order for her to be able to ride and play with the rest of the kids. Tears came to her mother's eyes when Bedford Deputies delivered it to her house just before her birthday. This youngster has been riding along with her friends ever since.

The events that are held by the BCDSA are not only to raise funds for needy causes, but for building community spirit and camaraderie among all that live and work in this great county.