Both the South Whitehall and Whitehall police summer youth camps met at Covered Bridge Park June 24 to enhance their academy experiences.
The day’s activities included the arrival of a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and motorcycle trooper, a police K-9 demonstration and a visit from the Lehigh County Municipal Emergency Response Team, known as MERT. Also on hand were South Whitehall Township Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff Kelly and South Whitehall Township Fire Marshal John Frantz.
Pennsylvania State Police helicopter Trooper 2 was piloted by Cpl. Ian Lloyd, with Trooper John Rayo serving as copilot. Both men flew helicopters in the military — Lloyd in the Army and Rayo in the Navy. After landing, the troopers explained how the helicopter is used throughout Pennsylvania. Cadets then had the opportunity to view the aircraft up close before its departure. Once airborne, Lloyd flew over the field and activated the helicopter’s siren, much to the cadets’ delight…