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Lewes Crossing holds third annual Safety Day

The Lewes Crossing Community makes a $500 donation to the Delaware State Troopers Association to further its ability to present more events like Safety Day. Shown are (l-r) Bill Polding, safety committee; Steve Cahill, safety committee; Donna Oliphant, corresponding secretary, Delaware State Troopers Association; Cpl. Robin Brown, Delaware State Police Community Engagement Unit; Fred Neidhart, social committee; and Donna Scott, social committee. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
June 18, 2023

At its annual Safety Day June 10, Lewes Crossing celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Delaware State Police. On a perfect June day, residents watched a state police helicopter approach the field behind the community’s clubhouse and gently land. Also arriving were a K-9 unit, a trooper from the Motorcycle Unit and a trooper from the Community Engagement Unit.

More than 100 residents and guests turned out for what was an opportunity to learn about some of the important work performed by the Delaware State Police to keep communities safe, respond to emergencies and help maintain the quality of life most enjoy.

Helicopter pilot Craig Lewis provided an overview of helicopter operations, capabilities and the numerous types of missions he flies, including providing support for presidential visits. Trooper Robin Brown, representing the Motorcycle Unit and also the Community Engagement Unit, spoke to residents about her Harley-Davidson Police Electra Glide. Trooper Lewis Briggs from the Community Engagement Unit answered questions about the state police and also shared opportunities for a career with DSP. And, of course, there was Viper, a Belgian Malinois with the K-9 Unit, who with her handler Trooper Tyler Botchie, demonstrated her acute explosive-detecting and -sniffing skills.

To close out the day, the Lewes Crossing Property Owners Association presented a donation to the Delaware State Troopers Association to assist with the charities it supports and the welfare of troopers.

The Lewes Crossing Social Committee provided refreshments and giveaways, while the Safety Committee coordinated with the state police on unit availability. 

 

Delaware State Police K-9 Trooper Tyler Botchie demonstrates the bomb-sniffing abilities of his K-9 officer Viper.
Fred Neidhart of the Lewes Crossing Social Committee speaks to the residents gathered for the event.
The crowd awaits the state police helicopter’s arrival.
Alyssa Atwell and Marley Skocypec examine the state police motorcycle.
Speaking with Cpl. Robin Brown are Lewes Crossing resident Al Mayer and John Dean, safety committee chair.
Posing for a picture together are (l-r) Donna Oliphant, corresponding secretary, Delaware State Troopers Association; K-9 Trooper Tyler Botchie; Brynn Hacay, 10; and Khloe Hurbut, 6.
The state police helicopter lands behind Lewes Crossing’s clubhouse.
Helicopter pilot Craig Lewis describes the use of the equipment on board.
K-9 Trooper Tyler Botchie demonstrates the use of handcuffs to (l-r) Atlas Baber, 5; Roman Baber, 7; and Bram Stanley, 5.
Lewes Crossing Safety Committee Chair John Dean explains the donation to the Delaware State Troopers Association.
Ben Galbraith, 3, loves a cookie while enjoying the event.
Cpl. Robin Brown of ​Delaware State Police Community Engagement Unit is greeted by Lewes Crossing Safety Committee Chair John Dean.
Bill Polding of the Lewes Crossing Safety Committee keeps in constant contact with the helicopter’s home base.

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