Published September 05. 2020 02:33PM
BY LOU WHEELAND
Special to The Press
South Whitehall police offered a Youth Law Enforcement Camp Aug. 10-14 at the Lehigh County Sport Fields, Cetronia.
Programs included a visit by the Pennsylvania State Police helicopter, and the Bethlehem Police Department’s mounted patrol horses.
South Whitehall and Upper Macungie K-9 teams gave a live demonstration.
Cetronia Ambulance Corps personnel instructed the youngsters in basic first aid and CPR, as well as providing rest room facilities in their headquarters at 4300 Broadway.
Each day started with physical fitness activities before the presentations.
Participants were awarded a real wooden nickel for correctly answering questions, participating in activities and becoming acquainted with their fellow attendees.
On their final day, the kids shared the information they learned about each other. This was designed to make new friends and to understand the value of creating relationships.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND South Whitehall Police Community Liaison Officer Jason Grozier, wearing a protective suit, is about to be subdued by Upper Macungie Police K-9 Bico. Bico's handler is Upper Macungie Police Sgt. Matthew Gardner.
South Whitehall Police K-9 Ranger is on the hunt for a suspect as his handler Officer Matthew Carney watches.
An FBI agent from the Allentown office taught the youth about the role of the FBI in enforcing federal laws in the United States.
Chase Carl tries his hand with an FBI breaching tool.
Lehigh County Senior Deputy District Attorney Robert Schopf enlightens campers about the role of the judiciary system in law enforcement.
South Whitehall Police Lt. Steve Brown presents a challenge coin to Adrian for having collected the most wooden nickels, representing good work, during the youth law enforcement camp.
Pennsylvania State Police Capt. Joseph Sokolofski, commanding officer, Troop M, Bethlehem, encourages attendees at the South Whitehall Youth Law Enforcement Camp to attend State Police Camp Cadet.
South Whitehall Township Police Chief Glen Dorney presented the Chief's Award to Liliana.
Cetronia Ambulance Corps Interim CEO Bob Mateff, Sr., presented attendees with certificates for their participation in first aid and the CPR class.
Participants and staff for the 2020 Youth Law Enforcement Camp include: Hailey, Sam, Kayla, Adrian, Aiden, Alex, Lily, (back) South Whitehall Police Chief Glen Dorney, Detective Stacey Janusz, Capt. Jason Negron, Jayden, Jefferson, Cash, Chase, Griffon, Liliana, Giana, Christy, South Whitehall Police Lt. Steve Brown and Community Resource Officer Jason Grozier. The Youth Law Enforcement Camp was held Aug. 10-14 at the Lehigh County Sports Fields, Cetronia.
