D.A.R.E. Officers
D.A.R.E. Officer Derek Williams
Officer Derek Williams joined the Whitehall Police Department in 2006. He is a graduate of Bloomsburg University where he also played football.
Officer Williams is currently instructing DARE at Christ the King School.
In his spare time Officer Derek Williams enjoys spending time with his family.
D.A.R.E. Officer Michael K. Lelko
Officer Lelko started his career at the Whitehall Bureau of Police in 1986 after receiving his education from Whitehall high school and East Stroudsburg University. He serves as the School Resource and D.A.R.E. Officer at the Whitehall-Coplay Middle School.
Officer Mike Lelko is an avid New York Giants football and Yankees baseball fan and enjoys running to stay in shape.
D.A.R.E. Officer Cheryl A. Gilmore
Officer Gilmore began her career with the Whitehall Bureau of Police in May of 2004. Prior to her employment she attended Alvernia College and graduated with a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice with a focus in Forensic Science. After her college education Officer Gilmore attended the Reading Police Academy for her Act 120 requirements of becoming a Police Officer.
Officer Gilmore is certified to instruct D.A.R.E. and has begun this community service at St. Elizabeth's Regional School. She enjoys outdoor activities and likes running to stay fit.