Last night, North Judson Town Council members considered an ordinance that establishes a fund for the police department’s K9 donations. Town Attorney Justin Schramm said the ordinance also allows for the flexibility to make additional purchases related to the K9.
Town Council President Wendy Hoppe read the ordinance aloud and specified that the fund can be used by the K9 handler, Rico Simpson and other law enforcement officials for any purposes related to obtaining, training or maintaining the dog. Additionally, it was mentioned that any requests to utilize the funds must come before the town council in a meeting open to the public.
Town council members unanimously approved the ordinance establishing the K9 Acquisition, Training and Equipment Fund on first reading.
During her Town Marshal report, Kelly Fisher stated that the donations are up to about $12,000, with $2,000 of that coming from the recent shirt sales. She added that Officer Simpson will acquire the K9 later this month and start his 6-week training course on February 26th.
