Posted on December 19, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The North Judson Police Department is already nearing their $20,000 goal for the purchase of a K-9 and subsequent training thanks to a decision made by town council members Monday evening.
Town Marshal Kelly Fisher requested for $15,000 to be encumbered from the general police insurance fund into the K-9 fund to help cover the cost of purchasing a K-9 from the Peru-based company Vohne Liche Kennels. The council members unanimously approved Fisher’s request.
Fisher also acknowledged some local businesses and organizations that are already offering assistance to the NJPD. San Pierre Veterinary Clinic offered to donate annual shots and physicals and Feed Barn is donating all food needed for the K-9.
Ozinga in Knox has offered to donate concrete for the home kennel that will be required at Officer Rico Simpson’s residence and Kankakee Valley Auction in Walkerton is donating the wood for that project.
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office is donating a K-9 police car cage. Simon’s Speed Shop is donating work for fabricating the police car kennel and they’re also donating the printing for the K-9 fundraiser t-shirts.
Additionally, Chief Fisher provided council members with a timeline for the K-9 purchase and training process. She said that on January 30th the home kennel and police car kennel will both be installed. On January 31st, all funds will be evaluated and properly allocated.
On February 20th, K-9 selection will be conducted at Vohne Liche and the dog will be place with Officer Simpson at his home. The final step will the 6 week training course which will start on February 26th.
Approximately $5,000 is still needed to help cover training costs for Officer Simpson and his new K-9 partner. Any additional money raised will be saved for maintenance and any extra expenses that may come up. Individuals can donate by cash or check that can be delivered to the police department or town hall. As long as the donor includes an address, all donations will result in a certificate of appreciation. Any donors who provide over $100 will also received a NJ K-9 Supporter t-shirt.
People can also donate through the online crowd funding website GoFundMe. Click the following link to view the page for the North Judson Police Department K-9 Fundraiser. Any questions can be directed to Town Marshal Fisher via email at njpolicefisher@embarqmail.com or by phone at 574-772-5914.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
North Judson Town Council Considers Proposal to Add K-9 Officer to NJ’s Full-Time Police Force
Posted on December 6, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Town Marshal Kelly Fisher presented a request to purchase a dual-purpose K-9 officer during Monday night’s North Judson Town Council meeting.
Fisher addressed the fact that one of their part-time officers, Scott Beishuizen, does have a K-9 but she feels having one on the full-time force would be advantageous. She explained that after conducting some research, she found that the Peru-based organization Vohne Liche Kennels has the best available training program. She also mentioned that Vohne Liche dogs are less likely to be involved in law suits due to the level of training they have. She presented council members with booklets detailing what the organization offers.
Fisher said, “The course teaches the K-9 and the handler the proper techniques to be a successful team and what we what we thought would fit best and what would give us the most for our money would be to get a dual-purpose K-9.”
A dual-purpose dog would be able to assist in patrol work with narcotic detection and other patrol duties and could also do tracking. Tracking capabilities would not only be useful for criminal cases but the K-9 could also assist with amber-alerts, silver-alerts and other missing person cases.
She added that the company states if there are any medical issues or other problems with the assigned dog, the company will take it back and replace the animal for no additional cost.
She said she and Officer Rico Simpson, who has volunteered to be the handler for the potential K-9 officer, visited San Pierre Veterinary Clinic and they said they could provide the same benefits to NJPD that they give to the Sheriff’s Department which would be free vaccinations and a free annual physical. She said she also looked into the cost of insuring the dog and it would be a $160 yearly fee.
The total cost to purchase the dog from Vohne Liche would be approximately $15,000. Fisher said the Police Department does have some left over funds in their budget but they’d also be willing to do fundraisers to come up with the remainder of the money. She added that many local businesses have also said they’d provide financial assistance.
Town Attorney Justin Shramm said that the Town may have some public safety funds available that could also go toward this cause. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe said he would look into that possibility and report back.
Council President Wendy Hoppe suggested that Fisher draw up a time-line and work out when they would want to have a certain amount of money raised. She said the council would take the request under advisement and revisit the topic at future meetings.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Town Marshal Kelly Fisher presented a request to purchase a dual-purpose K-9 officer during Monday night’s North Judson Town Council meeting.
Fisher addressed the fact that one of their part-time officers, Scott Beishuizen, does have a K-9 but she feels having one on the full-time force would be advantageous. She explained that after conducting some research, she found that the Peru-based organization Vohne Liche Kennels has the best available training program. She also mentioned that Vohne Liche dogs are less likely to be involved in law suits due to the level of training they have. She presented council members with booklets detailing what the organization offers.
Fisher said, “The course teaches the K-9 and the handler the proper techniques to be a successful team and what we what we thought would fit best and what would give us the most for our money would be to get a dual-purpose K-9.”
A dual-purpose dog would be able to assist in patrol work with narcotic detection and other patrol duties and could also do tracking. Tracking capabilities would not only be useful for criminal cases but the K-9 could also assist with amber-alerts, silver-alerts and other missing person cases.
She added that the company states if there are any medical issues or other problems with the assigned dog, the company will take it back and replace the animal for no additional cost.
She said she and Officer Rico Simpson, who has volunteered to be the handler for the potential K-9 officer, visited San Pierre Veterinary Clinic and they said they could provide the same benefits to NJPD that they give to the Sheriff’s Department which would be free vaccinations and a free annual physical. She said she also looked into the cost of insuring the dog and it would be a $160 yearly fee.
The total cost to purchase the dog from Vohne Liche would be approximately $15,000. Fisher said the Police Department does have some left over funds in their budget but they’d also be willing to do fundraisers to come up with the remainder of the money. She added that many local businesses have also said they’d provide financial assistance.
Town Attorney Justin Shramm said that the Town may have some public safety funds available that could also go toward this cause. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe said he would look into that possibility and report back.
Council President Wendy Hoppe suggested that Fisher draw up a time-line and work out when they would want to have a certain amount of money raised. She said the council would take the request under advisement and revisit the topic at future meetings.
Friday, October 6, 2017
Local Police Departments & K-9 Officers Join Forces for High School Sweep
Posted on October 6, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The North Judson Police Department’s K-9 officer, Gunner, was re-certified last week according to North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher. She mentioned his re-certification during her department report during the North Judson Town Council meeting on Monday night.
She also informed the council that on September 29th, three police departments joined forces to conduct a sweep through the North Judson High School building and parking lot to see if any drugs or other illegal substances were on the property.
Fisher said the North Judson Police Department’s reserve officer Scott Beishuizen was on the scene with his K-9, Gunner. The Hobart Police Department’s Matt Dasel assisted with their K-9, Jack and Knox City Police Officer Chad Dulin had K-9 Odell there to help as well.
The K-9 officers were walked through the premises and conducted thorough “sniff-tests” of the cars and lockers. Nothing was found and the schools were determined to be drug-free thanks to K-9 officers Odell, Jack and Gunner and their handlers from the Hobart, North Judson and Knox Police Departments.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The North Judson Police Department’s K-9 officer, Gunner, was re-certified last week according to North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher. She mentioned his re-certification during her department report during the North Judson Town Council meeting on Monday night.
She also informed the council that on September 29th, three police departments joined forces to conduct a sweep through the North Judson High School building and parking lot to see if any drugs or other illegal substances were on the property.
Fisher said the North Judson Police Department’s reserve officer Scott Beishuizen was on the scene with his K-9, Gunner. The Hobart Police Department’s Matt Dasel assisted with their K-9, Jack and Knox City Police Officer Chad Dulin had K-9 Odell there to help as well.
The K-9 officers were walked through the premises and conducted thorough “sniff-tests” of the cars and lockers. Nothing was found and the schools were determined to be drug-free thanks to K-9 officers Odell, Jack and Gunner and their handlers from the Hobart, North Judson and Knox Police Departments.
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