PRESS PHOTOS BY DANA GRUBB About 30 political activists attended a brief ceremony Sept. 19 at Payrow Plaza to present a certificate of appreciation to the City of Bethlehem police department. Thomas Carroll, chairman of the city's Republican committee, made the presentation to Lt. Sam Kessler. “We love you, respect you, and honor you and all public safety officials for your service,” Carroll said. The Bethlehem presentation followed an early similar presentation to the Bethlehem Township police department. Above: Representing the City of Bethlehem Police Department, Lt. Sam Kessler accepted a certificate of appreciation from Thomas Carroll, chairman of the Bethlehem City Republican Committee.

Insert: The certificate of appreciation was presented to both the City of Bethlehem and Bethlehem Township police departments.