Friends of the Bethlehem Mounted Police

11/01/2026

We were delighted to be able to offer space to our community and department through the generosity of the Laros Foundation in our newly outfitted community room! Congratulations to the Class of 2026 graduates—we are so proud of you!

🎓🚔 Congratulations to the City of Bethlehem Police Department's 2026 Citizens Police Academy Graduates! 🚔🎓

On Wednesday, October 28th, the Bethlehem Police Department proudly celebrated the graduation of twelve community members who successfully completed our 2026 Citizens Police Academy!

Beginning September 9th, these twelve individuals dedicated their Wednesday evenings to an eight-week program designed to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the Bethlehem Police Department. Throughout the academy, participants experienced a variety of classroom instruction, interactive discussions, hands-on training, and demonstrations that offered insight into our daily operations, capabilities, and challenges.

🤝 Building Relationships and Strengthening Our Community

While the academy provides an opportunity to learn about law enforcement, its greatest purpose is to bring our officers and community members closer together. We believe that building trust, encouraging open communication, and developing mutual understanding are essential to creating a stronger and safer Bethlehem.

One of the most rewarding aspects of this program is the opportunity to get to know the people we serve while allowing them to get to know us beyond the badge.

💙 To Our Twelve Graduates — Thank You!

We understand that time is valuable, and we sincerely appreciate each of you for choosing to spend eight consecutive Wednesday evenings with us. Your enthusiasm, participation, and willingness to learn made this academy a success. Quite simply, we couldn't do this without you!

We hope you enjoyed the experience, gained a better understanding of your police department, and developed relationships that will continue long after graduation.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We are grateful for your participation and proud to have you as part of our Bethlehem Police Department family! 👏🎓

💙 Building Trust. Strengthening Partnerships. Serving Our Community.

09/26/2026

Séamus and Casper worked the Celtic Classic today. Felt more like being on the Di**le Peninsula in County Kerry, then the Christmas City.

09/26/2026

CELTIC CLASSIC: RAIN OR SHINE — Hey, Friends, we are at the festival this weekend at ur usual spot under the bridge. We’ve got old and new favorites! Look for new t-shirts and hoodies plus coffee and plushies and magnets and calendars!

09/20/2026

BRIDLES & BADGES TODAY! We are here, and we hope you can stop by. Looks like the rain is going to give us a break for our early afternoon event 12 noon to 3.

09/19/2026

BRIDLES & BADGES IS ON! Hey, Friends— Our House is Open Sunday the 20th, rain or shine. The horses will be there, of course, in their cozy barn that you can visit. Stable Goods, our merch store, will be open. Food trucks will be there, and we'll have a big tent with tables and chairs so you can enjoy lunch.
A FEW MORE THINGS:
~ Please leave your lovely pets at home. Service dogs are welcome.
~ Parking is available on Langhorne Avenue and in the Spring Garden Elementary lot across the street.
~ We will have a drop-off zone right in front of the barn.
SEE YOU TOMORROW!

09/19/2026

SPECIAL THANKS! Our newest herd members, Fossor and Otto, want to give their first neigh of thanks to our longtime friend and sponsor, St. Luke's University Health Network!

We are grateful to St. Luke’s for their support of our Open House, where we can’t wait to welcome the public to our home at 615 E. Langhorne Avenue this Sunday the 20th and meet them for the first time.

We will be here rain or shine and hope you’ll come out and meet us! [Photo: Stacey Burke]

09/17/2026

MERCHANDISE NEWS for BRIDLES & BADGES: Friends, our Stable Goods Gift Shop is stocked and ready for our Open House this Sunday, September 20th. We’ve got all your favorites, including horse plushies, magnets, brand-new T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, our very own coffee prepared by the Bethlehem beanery Toasted and Roasted, and more. ALSO: we have 2027 CALENDARS! We hope we see you Sunday!

09/16/2026

BRIDLES & BADGES FOOD NEWS: Well, this is a delicious development! There will be FOUR FANTASTIC FOOD TRUCKS at the open house this Sunday, September 20th. Joining us are: Atomic Hogs BBQ, Dinky's, Take a Taco, and BAVTS Food Truck. They will be serving up incredible brisket, ribs, mac and cheese, hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, tacos and taco bowls, nachos, wings, dumplings, lobster rolls, and more. Basically, something for everyone! Bridles & Badges is 12 noon to 3, so do come for lunch!

09/14/2026

News from the Barn: Two special agents on mouse patrol are now part of the herd. Meet Alfredo and Clawdia! We are also pleased to announce our first annual cat sponsor: Mark and Carrie Gerencher’s company, Sleepy Cat Urban Winery. At our open house on Sunday the 20th, you might see Alfie and Clawdia prowling around the grounds. You will definitely see Sleepy Cat Urban Winery, who will be here for bottle sales. Thank you, Sleepy Cat! https://sleepycaturbanwinery.com/

09/13/2026

If you’re curious what the two new boys look like, here are Otto and Fossor! They will officially be badged at the opening ceremony at 12 noon on September 20th at Bridles & Badges, our open house.
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Otto is a four-year-old, 17-hand grey Percheron/Thoroughbred cross, sponsored and named by Moravian Village of Bethlehem. He is named after Dr. John Otto, one of the first Moravian physicians in the World Heritage Community, recognizing Moravian's historic commitment to local healthcare.

Fossor is a four-year-old, 16-hand bay Clydesdale/Thoroughbred cross, sponsored and named by the David J. Heintzelman Family. “Fossor” is Latin for “Digger,” honoring the family's legacy and David’s father, whose nickname was Digger.
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These two balls of energy are rarin’ to get started in their new life as equine officers. Come on out and meet them on the 20th! [Free admission! Although we love your pets, kindly leave them at home. Service dogs welcome. Photo: Stacey Burke.] More info at: https://www.bethlehemmountedpolice.org/shop