North Judson Town Marshal Completes Chief School, K9 Officer Nears End of Training

Posted on April 5, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI

North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher alerted town council members that she recently completed chief school through the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.

During her report Monday night, she told council members that she completed the schooling last week and was able to get some valuable information that will be beneficial to the department and town.

On a related note, she also mentioned that Officer Rico Simpson and his K9 Partner Jimy are in their final week of training at Vohne Liche Kennels. Simpson came in during Fisher’s report and provided a few details about his new K9 partner. He informed the council that Jimy is a 3-year-old German Sheppard originally from Brazil. He added that Jimy takes commands in Dutch.

Officer Rico Simpson, K9 Jimy & Town Marshal Kelly Fisher

Photo Source: NJ Town Photographer Peggy Bohack

He said that during the last week of training, no new information will be introduced and instead, they will be reviewing what has been covered over the past 5 weeks.

After the meeting, the council and audience members had a chance to visit with Officer Rico and police dog Jimy and to check out the completed K9 vehicle as well.

K9 Vehicle

Photo Source: NJ Town Photographer Peggy Bohack

Marshal Fisher said K9 Officer Simpson’s first shift back on patrol will be Sunday evening. She added that at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 9th, NJPD will be at North Judson-San Pierre High School presenting a public demonstration with Officer Simpson and K9 Jimy.

Councilman James Young, Officer Rico Simpson, Town Marshall Kelly Fisher,

Council President Wendy Hoppe & K9 Jimy

Photo Source: NJ Town Photographer Peggy Bohack