Crime & Safety
Fairfield Police Department Seeks Support for K-9 Unit
The department's K-9 unit is entirely funded by corporate and private donations from the community.
Fairfield, CT — The Fairfield Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance with its K-9 unit, which is entirely funded by corporate and private donations.
A GoFundMe account has been launched to help with the fundraising effort. A goal of $6,000 has been set and $695 has been raised as of Monday night. (UPDATE: $1,220 has been raised as of Tuesday afternoon)
Donations can also be made at the department’s website here. Donations are also accepted in person or by mail to the Fairfield Police Department; Attention: Sergeant Hector Irizarry; K9 Unit Supervisor; 100 Reef Road; Fairfield, CT 06824.
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Checks can be made payable to "Fairfield Police Department - K9 Unit"
Donations to the K9 Unit are tax deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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If you have any questions regarding the program, call (203) 254-4844.
Visit the GoFundMe page here.
Read more about the K-9 unit, via the Fairfield Police Department, below:
The K-9 Unit does not replace a police officer but serves as a valuable tool in combating and deterring crime. Often the mere presence of a police dog allows an arrest to be achieved peacefully and may keep a police officer out of harm's way. Also, the police canine is frequently the determining factor in conducting a search for a missing child or one of our beloved seniors who may have wandered from their residences.
In addition to these vital duties, the K-9 Unit is also used to search buildings, track suspects, search for evidence, apprehend criminals, assist with narcotic raids, and more. Further, the canines are of great importance while enforcing motor vehicle laws and assisting with control for violent and/or unruly crowds.
The value of such animals as partners in our police department and for our community cannot be measured.
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