We - as a business community - pulled our resources and assisted the GPPD Directed Patrol Unit (DPU) in purchasing equipment and supplies for Sara, the DPU's first narcotic detection canine. Hopefully, you read the front page article about Officer Askin and Sara (our beautiful black Lab) in the Association's November newsletter.
Recently, the DPU was presented with its second K-9 for narcotics detection. Running on a limited budget, the Unit is in need of equipment to accommodate the needs of their new edition. The specialized equipment needed is expensive, but mandatory to ensure that sirens and alarms notify the handlers of certain situations, such as the car stalling and the HVAC system shutting off leaving no air for the dog. Training gear is always needed by the dedicated handlers in order to properly train and take care of the animals. The list of items go on ...
I am again asking you to consider making a donation to help offset these many expenses of specialized equipment and supplies. If you are interested, please contact me as any assistance is greatly appreciated.
Terry
Terry Jones, Business Manager
Industrial Recruitment, Retention & Expansion
Grand Prairie Economic Development
317 College Street
Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
972.237.8020 (direct)
214.802.0244 (cell)
