The North Judson Police Department is looking to add a second K-9 to the force. The town council recently agreed to let Town Marshal Kelly Fisher start raising money.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Department to Seek Donations for Second K-9
Freezin’ for a Reason Raises $462 for North Judson Police K9 Fund
The North Judson Police Department is reporting success with last weekend’s events. Sunday’s Freezin’ for a Reason raised $462 for the department’s K9 fund, according to Town Marshal Kelly Fisher. During Monday’s town council meeting, Fisher thanked the officers and council members who took part.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police to Host Women’s Self-Defense Class and Freezin’ for a Reason Next Weekend
The North Judson Police Department is offering another women’s self-defense class next Saturday. It will include a refresher from the last class, along with more in-depth, scenario-based training, according to the department’s Facebook page.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Marshal Proposes K9 Vehicle Purchase
North Judson Town Marshall Kelly Fisher presented town council members with a few different options for police vehicles when they met Monday night.
Fisher told them that she’s been seeking a vehicle that can be utilized by Officer Rico Simpson once the K9 is obtained from Vohne Liche Kennels.
She explained that $10,000 is currently set aside for the purchase of a code enforcement vehicle. However, she presented members with a proposal to utilize that money for a K9 vehicle instead.
Fisher said, “If we can hand Rico’s car down to the ordinance officer and then maybe if we could use that $10,000 plus maybe another 5 out of our donations to buy him an SUV.” Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Establishes Fund for North Judson Police Department K9
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. Continue reading
North Judson Police Department K9 Supporter Shirt Fundraiser This Monday
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher announced that the NJ Police Department will be selling t-shirts and hoodies as a part of their K9 fundraiser from 8 a.m. until noon on Monday, January 8th.
The t-shirts cost $10 and the hoodies will be sold for $20. Fisher stated they consciously set the prices in order to allow all community members a chance to obtain the North Judson Police Department K9 Supporter apparel. The police station is located at 206 Keller Avenue. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Meets Tonight at 6:30 p.m.
North Judson Town Council members will hold a discussion over railroad committee bylaws when they meet tonight.
Additionally, members will appoint a member to the Public Library Board and consider a resolution to transfer funds.
Department heads will also provide reports to the council members. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher will deliver an update about the fundraisers that have been put in place since she presented a proposal about bringing on a dual-purpose K9 to the North Judson Police Department at the last town council meeting Continue reading
