On Tuesday, September 15, 2009 the Darlington Police Commission and the Darlington Common Council unanimously voted to approve the implementation of a canine unit within the City of Darlington Police Department. This will be the first ever canine unit within the Darlington Police Department, which was established in 1865.
The implementation process will begin immediately with the department seeking grant funding and donations to fund the program for a seven year period of time, which totals approximately $28,000. The department's goal is to have the funding in place in time for an October of 2010 deployment.
The canine unit will be used for a number of purposes, including, but not limited to, drug interdiction; school security; public relations; searching for criminals who have fled; tracking lost children, senior citizens and others in need; building searches; crime deterrence; AND MUCH MORE!
GET INVOLVED IN MAKING HISTORY! You and/or your organization are invited to get involved in bringing the first ever canine unit to the Darlington Police Department. This dog will be the people's dog. It's sole purpose will be to enhance protection and preserve the well being of the citizens we serve. There are a number of ways you can get involved. Of course, the primary need is funding. We invite you to donate or organize a fund raising event.
To learn more, please contact Chief Jason King at 776-4981.
Thanks to everyone who has donated thus far to our effort! We are so pleased by the overwhelming generosity of Darlington residents.
If you would like to donate, too, there are several options. You may donate using PayPal by clicking on the donation link above - or - you may drop off a donation at the Municipal Building - or - you may mail a donation:
Darlington Police K-9 Unit
627 Main Street
Darlington, WI 53530
Donations:
Up to $49 = Friend
$50 to $99 = Faithful Friend
$100 to $499 = Best Friend
$500 to $999 = Loyal Partner
$1,000 to $2,499 = True Companion
$2,500 and over = Honorary Handler
All levels of supporters will be recognized in news releases and on a permanent plaque at the Police Department.
Honorary Handlers will have their name/logo displayed upon the K-9 Unit patrol car.
