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 K-9s on the front line Four-footed officers take on the role of good will ambassadors Thursday, August 19, 2010 By Janice Crompton, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Click Here to view this article 
The K-9 Force has been trained in narcotics detection, Patrol Work, and used in the local schools in connection with the D.A.R.E. PROGRAM to teach children to JUST SAY NO TO DRUGS, and in many other community public relations events. They can also be called to duty by the district attorney's office, the state or Federal Bureau of Investigation. Officer Jeff Recker and K-9 Nitro  Officer Recker has been a member of the Castle Shannon Police Department since January 2002 and K-9 Nitro a member since November 2005. Nitro, a Belgium Malinois, was imported from Holland and is a dual purpose K-9, trained to find illegal drugs as well as do patrol work. ~~~ Nitro was purchased and his training paid for through grant funding of the state and the Allegheny District Attorney's Office. Nitro wears a ballistic vest purchased through fund raising from the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of Castle Shannon. ~~~  Department since 2000. One of Officer Fleckenstein's duties is in Commercial Vehicle Inspections which he will continue to do. He received an award from the Amen Corner for his outstanding enforcement in maintaining safety on the state roadways. ~~~ Riad will be trained in tracking, search of narcotics and weapons and aggression for officer safety. District Attorney Zappala has funded the training of K-9 dogs across the county. Our governing body has given us full support to continue in a proactive approach to keep our community safe. ~~~  HTM DESIGNS |
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