Published September 12. 2023 02:25PM
By Dana Grubb
Why do you think the Mounted Police Patrol is important for Bethlehem?
“Public relations. Cops need to be able to respond to the public and the horses do it. I'm a retired member of the New York City Mounted Police Patrol.” Joe Perno Bethlehem Township
“For safety, especially at Musikfest and other city events.” Michele Hornung Bethlehem Township
“It's a novelty, crowd control, community relations, and it brings people to town. It's nice to see something traditional in a modern world.” Kevin Kehoe Bethlehem
“Community outreach and education.” Judith Ehrlich Bethlehem
“It's fascinating that they have a mounted police force and that nobody else does locally. It's great for the City of Bethlehem.” Brenda Faust Fogelsville
“For crowd control and public relations. People react to and approach them. I think it's wonderful.” Judy Rohrbach Macungie
