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Longtime Allentown Police Para-Officer Dies Longtime Allentown Police Para-Officer Dies
Longtime Allentown Police Para-Officer Dies After nearly 50 years of service with the Allentown Police Department, Para-Officer William "Bill" Mentesana died on Saturday, Jan. 28, his colleagues announced. He was 68.  An employee of the APD since May 1974, Bill had served with the 3rd and 4th Parapolice Platoons, police said. During that time, he received commendations for achievement and lifesaving and was also recognized with a Civilian Award from the department's top brass.  Bill took pride in his work and greatly valued being part of the APD family, the department said. He had dreamed of retiring after 50 years of …

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