The City of Bend Police Department offers a range of services for the prevention of crime. The department also offers a recreation-oriented juvenile crime prevention program that relies on athletics and recreational activities to tighten the bond between police officers and children in the community. The City of Bend Police Department operates a citizens academy that informs participating citizens about the police department and the variety of ways it carries out its mission as a public safety educator and enforcer. The department employs detectives, evidence technicians, and community service, fleet support and community liaison officers. The City of Bend Police Department is located in Bend, Ore.