Regarding the Observer article about the K9 program being questioned … What? Really?
I understand that the K9 program is funded through donations that are made via the fundraising efforts that Officer Kohlman puts forth in order to keep this needed program.
I personally have donated a lot of money to the K9 program, giving my commission from Silpada jewelry sales at the K9 pancake breakfasts that are held.
Anyone reading this: Were you at the last pancake breakfast Dec. 7 where the line ran all around the firehouse waiting to get in? Over 600 breakfasts were served. Isn’t this the community coming out to support our K9 unit?
And why does our school board not allow random drug searches in the schools? The presence of K9 Vende not only helps deter drug activity, but is a deterrent of all crime.
Why are the police reports not showing, in the Observer, where K9 Vende was used when drugs are found along with other criminal activity? That way we would all know and a lot of these questions would be answered.
And why is the village so worried about a program that is self-sufficient on donations? I understand there is an officer to pay, vehicle maintenance, etc., but if the K9 car wasn’t on the road, another patrol car would be.
Your article was very negative and one-sided. Why are you not proud of this program that our police department has in place? A program that works for all of us. The K9 program is truly an asset to our community.
Anne Olson
Village of Oregon