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Waxhaw Police Department K-9 Program Donations needed and greatly appreciated! Estimate of projected start up cost is: $41, 774. This includes: • Cost of canine(s) • Cost of handler/training • Veterinary care • Housing • Police Service Canine Kit • Heat sensor/heat pager Donations are accepted at the following locations: Town Hall: 1150 N. Broome Street Waxhaw Police Department 3620 Providence Road South For more information please contact Chief of Police Michael T. Eiss 704-843-0353 ABOUT THE PROGRAM: It takes a special dog with the right personality and learning capability to serve alongside police officers. Police dogs perform a variety of different tasks within the police department like catching criminals, drug detection, search and rescue and missing persons. Officers and their canine partners team together with the community ti prevent and deter unlawful activities that leave our citizens and business owners victimized. They also serve as ambassadors to strengthen public relations and opinions of the local law enforcement community. Much of the project work is complete, though we are left with a few rather large hurdles before us. The largest of which is the question of how to finance the program. We are asking for the start-up cost to effectively implement the K9 unit within the Waxhaw Police Department. gain exposure for your business Advertise with us! Waxhaw News is produced every other month. Ad deadline is the 15th of the month prior to publication. Contact the Events and Promotions Division for more information, Call 704-843-2195 or email [email protected] waxHAW NEWS ● SEPT/OCT 2017 ● 26