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LEHIGH VALLEY WEATHER

People Say

By Dana Grubb

(From Bridles & Badges event) Why do you think the Mounted Police Patrol is important for Bethlehem?

“Their community outreach.”Stephanie DavisBethlehem
“It’s good for the community to interact with the horses and they can get officers into places where cars can’t go, and it improves relationships with the police.”Mary RoehrenbeckBethlehem
“It is proven that in crowd control horses are very effective in reducing violence and disbursing a crowd.”Rece RoehrenbeckBethlehem
“Especially with Musikfest and all of that foot traffic, it’s a very useful tool for the BAPD, and it’s a very patriotic presence.”Brian SmithSalisbury, Township
“It’s very important and brings a sense of community and introduces people to horses.”Jeff LesitskySalfordville
“Their flexibility to get into tight spaces and how people respond to an officer on a horse, as well as the historic part of law enforcement on a horse.”Ranee Collins, Paige Flurer and Sue WidaNazareth