Security Health Plan Invests in Colby-Abbotsford Police Department's K-9 Unit
Thursday, December 22nd, 2016 -- 9:04 AM
-“My daughter says she can get her hands on anything at her school, if she wanted,” Colby-Abbotsford Police Chief Jason Bauer heard a parent of a Colby-Abbotsford high school student say of the school from which Bauer’s children graduated.The Colby-Abbotsford Police Department confirms the use of heroin, methamphetamine and misused prescription drugs in the community, and is aware of the increase in drug use in its schools. Over the past six months, the Police Department has rallied the community’s support around building a K-9 Unit with an accompanying investigator to fill requests of local schools and businesses for canine searches, give educational demonstrations and stop drug use in youth before it becomes addiction.
Security Health Plan is investing $1,000 in the Police Department’s efforts to improve the health of our children and communities through its monthly Employee-Driven Corporate Giving campaign. The donation will go towards the $53,500 needed to fund the canine, handler training, fully equipping a K-9 squad, and the yearly cost of food and vet bills. The Police Department has now met its start-up fundraising goal, but will continue to request support for the annual $2,500 needed for upkeep of the canine and unit equipment.
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