Manchester Police Seek Grant For K9 Officers

MANCHESTER, NJ — The Manchester Township Police Department is seeking the public's support as it competes for a grant for its K9 Officers.

The Aftermath K9 Grant program is awarding a total of $15,000 to the five departments that receive the most votes for funds for maintenance, safety equipment, or officer training.

The Aftermath K9 Grant was founded to showcase, support, and reward the unique contributions made by law enforcement and their K9 units across the country, the grant program says on its website.

"Indirectly, the K9 Grant raises safety awareness and community kinship throughout the neighborhoods that Aftermath and our law enforcement partners proudly serve," the site says.

Manchester has two dual-purpose K9 officers: K9 Officer Storm resides with K9 Officer Marc Micciulla and K9 Officer Lynk resides with K9 Officer Steven Wendruff. Dual Purpose dogs are trained in the areas of police patrol operations, such as tracking and locating missing persons, suspects and evidence, as well as in narcotics detection.

Aftermath is a company that provides service to clean up a home or property following a death and provides assistance to crime victims and their families.

Click here to vote for the Manchester Township Police Department (and heads up, there are five Manchester departments competing so be sure you pick the correct one!).

Photo of Manchester K9 Storm and his handler, Officer Marc Micciulla, photo provided by Manchester Township Police