WHY IMPLEMENT A K-9 PROGRAM

The K-9's extraordinary ability in smell, agility, courage, and determination are recognized both nationally and internationally. The Sheriff's dog would be cross-trained int the ability to:

• Track to find lost children and missing adults due to medical issues.

• Perform public relations between the police and community.

• Provide appearances and demonstrations at various community functions.

• Be a highly visible deterrent to criminal activity.

• Track and apprehend criminals for prosecution of their crimes.

• Locate illegal drugs.

• Reduce the hours needed to search buildings, to locate illegal drugs, and to find people in distress.

LETTER FROM SHERIFF SPEARS

It is with great enthusiasm that I ask for your support of the Vernon County K-9 Unit Program.

The benefits of a local K-9 unit to our community vary from searching for missing persons to searching for drugs, as well as public relations, arrests, and officer safety and protection, and educating our children.

As Sheriff, it is my hope that with your help, the community can provide support from local citizens and businesses with K-9 food donations, veterinary service donations, as well as monetary donations.

I would ask that each of you join me in taking the lead on this very important cause and make a donation or offer support to keep Vernon County a safe place to live, grow, and visit.

Respectfully,

John B. Spears, Sheriff