Local News Community Safety Day photos: Pilots in training By bellefontaineexaminer - August 21, 2023 406 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Erin Stoner, 9, hops out of the pilot’s seat of an Ohio State HighwayPatrol helicopter that was part of the fun Saturday, Aug. 19, at theBellefontaine Police Department’s 11th annual Community Safety Day,staged at Southview Park. Trooper Tim Wenger, who is a 20-year memberof the OSHP and has been in the Aviation Section since 2015, said hisunit is stationed at OSU’s Don Scott Airport and they fly almostdaily. The helicopter’s average speed hovers at approximately 125 to130 mph, he said. A resident Zanesfield area resident, Trooper Wengersaid he was enthusiastic about being part of the local celebration oflaw enforcement and safety services. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR) Sean Stoner Jr., 2, enjoys checking out the Ohio State Highway Patrol helicopter Saturday at the Bellefontaine Police Department’s Community Safety Day alongside his sister, Erin, 9. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR) High-tech safety demoDublin Police Officer Scott Brown details his department’s high-techdrones for attendees of the Bellefontaine Police Department’sCommunity Safety Day Saturday, Aug. 19, at Southview Park. The twodrones raced as part of the safety day festivities. One of the dronespictured can top 52 mph in sport mode, Officer Brown said, also notingthat there are 14 officers in Dublin PD’s drone unit. The 11th annualevent featured law enforcement and safety services from the local,state and federal levels, and also special K9 demonstrations and theColumbus Police Department’s Mounted Unit on site as well. Childrenenjoyed bouncy houses and other free activities. The BPD barbecuechicken dinner benefitting the K9 Unit also returned, with the localModern Woodmen Chapter pledging to match funds raised through theticket sales. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR) Share this:FacebookXLike this:Like Loading...