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EASTERN SHORE UNDERCOVER TEAMS WITH THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE MEDICAL BAGS TO MARYLAND STATE POLICE K-9 TEAMS
The bond between the community and the local police force is a crucial aspect of our society. One of the best examples of this bond in action can be found right here on the Eastern Shore, where the community led a remarkable campaign to purchase medical bags for police K-9 dogs in partnership with Eastern Shore Undercover.
A few months ago, Eastern Shore Undercover launched an initiative to benefit Police K-9 dogs. In this effort, we purchased Police K-9 vests and equipment, and we discovered that some of the K-9 dogs, particularly those on the Eastern Shore, did not have medical bags-a crucial element for their safety.
While sending out requests for the Police K-9 Vests, we spoke with First SGT Ergos, the Maryland State Police's K-9 Unit Commander, and Senior Trooper Bracken. We found that some of the Maryland State Police's K9 teams needed these specialized medical kits.
They stressed the importance of having these medical kits for K-9 units, especially given their exposure to multiple potential threats in their line of duty, thus underlining the seriousness of this initiative.
They expressed that they did not need the ballistic vests at the time; however, the medical bags would be a great asset to the K-9 teams and were needed for several K-9 teams here on the shore.
With our community's generous support, we raised enough funds to ensure each police K-9 dog within the Maryland State Police here on the Eastern Shore now has a medical bag. These bags are a crucial safety element, enabling swift and immediate medical attention if something happens to these K-9 dogs.
We were eager to attend a recent training session to see our efforts in action and take a group photo; however, due to another engagement, we could not attend. Despite our absence, a handful of the Troopers posed with their K-9 medical bags, a poignant testament to our successful endeavor to share with our community.
This initiative showcased the power of community spirit and the public's commitment to ensuring the safety of our four-legged heroes.
A few months ago, Eastern Shore Undercover launched an initiative to benefit Police K-9 dogs. In this effort, we purchased Police K-9 vests and equipment, and we discovered that some of the K-9 dogs, particularly those on the Eastern Shore, did not have medical bags-a crucial element for their safety.
While sending out requests for the Police K-9 Vests, we spoke with First SGT Ergos, the Maryland State Police's K-9 Unit Commander, and Senior Trooper Bracken. We found that some of the Maryland State Police's K9 teams needed these specialized medical kits.
They stressed the importance of having these medical kits for K-9 units, especially given their exposure to multiple potential threats in their line of duty, thus underlining the seriousness of this initiative.
They expressed that they did not need the ballistic vests at the time; however, the medical bags would be a great asset to the K-9 teams and were needed for several K-9 teams here on the shore.
With our community's generous support, we raised enough funds to ensure each police K-9 dog within the Maryland State Police here on the Eastern Shore now has a medical bag. These bags are a crucial safety element, enabling swift and immediate medical attention if something happens to these K-9 dogs.
We were eager to attend a recent training session to see our efforts in action and take a group photo; however, due to another engagement, we could not attend. Despite our absence, a handful of the Troopers posed with their K-9 medical bags, a poignant testament to our successful endeavor to share with our community.
This initiative showcased the power of community spirit and the public's commitment to ensuring the safety of our four-legged heroes.
