CARY K9 GETS “VESTED”

CARY, NC –The Town of Cary’s first canine officer got an important piece of life-saving equipment today, thanks to the generous donations of a local business and a group of area teens.  The Cary Chapter of Teen Korps and Danny’s Bar-B-Que each donated $350 to the Town of Cary Police Department so that the Town could buy their German shepherd officer, Max, his own bullet-proof vest.  The donation was made Sunday afternoon at a ceremony at Cary’s Lochmere Swim and Tennis Club.

“We really appreciate the community’s continued support of our canine program,” said Town of Cary Police Chief Scott Cunningham.  “The safety of every Cary officer, including Max, is our highest priority.”

Acknowledging that a human/canine officer team is a tried and true law enforcement tool, the Cary Town Council voted unanimously in 2004 to establish a canine program as part of the Town’s nationally accredited police department.  Max and his human partner, Master Officer Jeremy Burgin, assist in searching for narcotics, apprehending criminals, finding missing persons, and recovering evidence.  Cary’s Dynamic Duo is part of a regional canine program that includes Apex, Morrisville, and Holly Springs.

Cary’s Mayfair Animal Hospital donates Max’s entire routine healthcare.  Cary’s Veterinary Specialty Hospital donates specialty veterinary services if they are needed, and Purina is providing a year’s supply of food for Max.  In addition, Cary Towne Center Mall has made a cash donation of $1,500. 

Learn more about Cary’s Dynamic Duo, including how you can support the program, at K9 Program at www.townofcary.org.

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