Coming in 2012 Genoa K-9 Unit

The Genoa Police Department is pleased to announce the continuation of their Police K-9 program to combat drug abuse inour community. We are seeking out corporations,businesses,civic groups, and individuals who are concerned about the prevalence of drug abuse and who are willing to help support our efforts.

A specially trained Police Dog is capable of sniffing out drugs in vehicles, buildings and dwellings once the legal authority for the presence of the Officer is established. These dogs can also track perpetrators from the scene of crimes, assist in locating lost children and can also be used to apprehend individuals who refused to submit to arrest.The K-9 is also a valuable resource when conducting drug awareness programs in ourschools and community.

The department would like to develop a more pro-active prevention and enforcement program specifically serving the Genoa and surrounding communities.

Sergeant Smith, a 16 year veteran of the department will assume responsibility for the K-9 unit.

The program requires the following:

• 1. A Police Dog specially bred and trained for police work - apx. $7000.
• 1. Basic Police Dog training for the dog and Officer - apx. $1500.
• 1. Veterinary care, food, and miscellaneous ongoing annual expense of $1500.
• 1. Total initial cost $8500, ongoing annual expense $1500.

Corporations,businesses, civic groups, and individuals are welcome sponsors for this program either with an initial tax deductible donation or as an ongoing sponsor to help offset the continuing costs. The City will ensure that donations will only be used for this purpose.

The department will also have “Paws for Cause” available throughout the community to help support the program.

Thank you for your support of our efforts!