June 7, 2018
WHAT: Media
availability to meet four new puppies in training at the RPD K-9 Training
Facility
WHEN: 9:30
a.m., Friday June 8
WHERE: K-9 Training Facility - 814 Forest Lawn Drive
BACKGROUND:
The
Richmond Police Department and Richmond Animal Care and Control would like to
invite members of the media to meet the four Belgian Malinois puppies that were
donated to the K-9 unit by RACC in May.
The puppies are from a large seizure in February. They are currently residing
at the RPD K-9 training facility and will be trained as drug and bomb dogs for
the department.
“The City of Richmond wins when our departments work
together,” said Christie Chipps Peters, Director of RACC. “This is such
a natural collaboration and one that serves the purpose of saving animals’
lives in our shelter that translates to saving human lives on the street”.
RACC is working with the department to cover the cost of food, vet care, and
supplies until the puppies are tested out and can be permanently transferred to
the department.
“These four puppies are a real windfall for us,” said Sgt. Stuart Hannah.
“Quality dogs like these are expensive to acquire and the unit is extremely grateful
for this gift from RACC. We’re looking forward to having these dogs help continue
to fight crime in our city.”
