K-9 Demonstrations
The following demonstrations are currently scheduled:
There are currently no demonstrations scheduled for the Mount Union Police Department K-9 Unit. To schedule a demonstration, please contact Corporal Robert Lippmann, the Unit Supervisor, at (814) 542-8822. Please be sure to schedule your event with reasonable notice to insure that the K-9 Unit is available on the date that you require. Thank you!
PREVIOUS DEMONSTRATIONS:
Mount Union Community Action Partnership, National Night Out
Saturday October 7, 2006: The Mount Union Police Department K-9 Unit gave a talk and demonstration at the Brady Henderson Fall Festival located at the Brady Township Elementary School. We met with approximately 75 visitors, demonstrated Saxon's ability to find drugs in a car, and had a lot of fun! Thanks to the Brady-Henderson Township Elementary School for inviting us! Check out some pictures here.
Sunday October 8, 2006: The Mount Union Police Department K-9 Unit was present at the Huntingdon Wal-Mart as part of Huntingdon County's Emergency Responder's Day to help kick off Fire Prevention Week. A number of emergency services, including police, fire and EMS, will be present. The event, which was organized by the Huntingdon County Emergency Management Office, was scheduled from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. We were glad to see you there!
Monday October 16, 2006: The Mount Union Police Department K-9 Unit gave a demonstration and talk to the third grade at Rockhill Elementary School. The topics included drug prevention and a discussion on how dogs work as Police Officers, what they do, and how we train - "We're in school just like you!"
Saturday October 21, 2006: The Mount Union Police Department K-9 Unit took part in the Lewistown Wal-Mart Super Center's "October Safety Month" program. The event took place from 10 am to 2 pm, and the K-9 Unit was glad to meet all of you that stopped by while we were there! Wal-Mart also presented the K-9 Unit with a check for $500 through the "Safe Neighborhood Heroes" grant program, which will be used towards our unit's expenses for training, equipment, veterinary care, food and nutrition essentials, and related expenses. A special thanks to Wal-Mart for the generous donation!
Thursday October 26, 2006: The Mount Union Police Department K-9 Unit participated in "Red Ribbon Week" at the Trough Creek Elementary School. Approximately 50 third, fourth and fifth graders saw a short demonstration of Saxon's ability to find drugs, and took part in a discussion on drug awareness and prevention. Red Ribbon Week helps support drug and alcohol awareness for youngsters.
