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October 15,2007
Springfield Upbeat
K9 Program Donor Recognition
The donation fund for the K-9 Program was started about nine years ago. It was formed
as a means to fund equipment for the police dog teams. Purchases made with donation
fund money have included ballistic vests for the dogs, back seat kennels and remote door
openers (for the handlers not the dogs!).
John Woodrow has been a long time supporter of the K9 unit. He has been invited by the
K9 unit to be the opening speaker at past K9 competitions. Police is very thankful for his
ongoing support and recent donation
Angelika Boggs is one of those citizens who comes to the K9 competitions, buys the K9
shirts and is a quiet supporter. She is also a graduate ofthe Springfield Citizen's
Academy. Ms. Boggs has owned German Shepherds in the past and in fact, speaks
German. The Police are honored to have her think of us and for her generous support.
The K9 unit plans on buying heat alarm systems with the money donated by Mr.
Woodrow and Ms. Boggs. This will provide the dogs who work during daylight hours in
the summer additional protection from overheating. It will notify the handler if the car
gets too hot for the dog.