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It’s important to share the vision of Central Indiana K9 Association with not only those who will directly benefit from our services, but with the public and those who support our mission.

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“We always talk about how your emotions flow through the leash,” said Schaefer. “Dogs can feel you through the leash and you can feel the dog back through the leash. That is where the teamwork comes in.”

Featured again this year are the county’s K9 teams. Learn about their specialties, their arrests, and memorable facts. Click the photo to learn more.

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In Hendricks County, 22 K9s serve, and the majority work in drug detection and patrol apprehension. Five only work as detection dogs. All 22 dogs are affiliated with law enforcement, including school police departments.

Click the photo to learn just how awesome these teams are and some of the things they have accomplished while keeping the county safe.

FOX59 NEWS

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — Local law enforcement K9 handlers are taking precautions to protect their four-legged partners from the dangers of fentanyl.

Co-founder and chair of the Central Indiana K9 Association, Corporal Kyle Schaefer says fentanyl can be 30 to 50 times more potent than other drugs, and dogs are not immune to those effects.

“As a handler and as a trainer, we are very cautious and concerned,” said Corporal Schaefer.

Schaefer is a K9 handler with Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office. He says when searching vehicles for drugs, humans have their skin as a barrier and often use gloves. But dogs use their nose and they can easily inhale fentanyl and absorb it directly into their bloodstream.
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VIDEO LINK https://fox59.com/morning-news/local-law-enforcement-agencies-take-precautions-for-k9-officers/

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There are almost 200 K9 law enforcement teams within 62 agencies in Central Indiana, but no training site is available. So, a group of supporters created the Central Indiana K9 Association to not only raise funds for a training site for $2 million but to assist K9 officers with medical issues after retirement.

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FOX59 NEWS

INDIANAPOLIS – SEAL Team Actor Justin Melnick, and Sculptress Susan Bahary, join Host Ryan Ahlwardt to preview Central Indiana K9’s upcoming event at Top Golf Fishers, ALL FORE K9S FUNdraiser on Sunday, October 3rd.

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VIDEO LINK: https://fox59.com/indy-now/all-fore-k9s-fundraiser/

13WTHR NEWS

INDIANAPOLIS — Nonprofit organization Central Indiana K9 Association has announced the winner of its inaugural Top Dog contest.

Liso-Lee, of the Indianapolis International Airport Police Department, was selected as the winner out of 10 central Indiana K-9s.

The winning K-9 is a 4-year-old German shorthaired pointer that is certified in explosive detection. Officer Lindsay Rozzel has been Liso-Lee’s human partner for the last three years.

“His favorite thing to do when he isn’t at work is to hang with the family,” Rozzel said. “He loves to play fetch and to hide his own toys.” According to Rozzel, Liso-Lee’s favorite snack is carrots.

Liso-Lee was double-named to honor the memory of Lee Adler, who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Along with bragging rights, Liso-Lee won a $250 gift card to Tactipup, a Florida-based company that sells dog apparel like collars, harnesses and leashes.

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FOX59 NEWS

INDIANAPOLIS– The Central Indiana K-9 association is a non-profit dedicated to supporting Indiana’s brave K-9 officers and the state’s other working dogs. This year the group has been chosen as the recipient of an annual golf charity outing hosted by Rigdon Construction in Danville.

It’s not too late to register to go golfing on September 10 and help Hoosier K-9s and their handlers. We talk to Nate Rigdon and K-9 Officer Rob Prichard, with the Plainfield police department.

VIDEO LINK https://fox59.com/morning-news/charity-golf-outing-helps-k-9-association/

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Take a read as the K9 Veterans day celebration was reported in two publications! Click each logo to be taken to the article.

Thank you to The Republican

Thank you to The Lebanon Reporter

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Join the Central Indiana K9 Association as we celebrate K9 Veterans Day live at Hotel Tango Distillery in Zionsville. Learn more about what K9 Veterans Day is along with more about what the Central Indiana K9 Association does.

We will have on site Brian Calvert and Dixie the Praying Dog from Amazons the pack and also a special message from Justin Melnick of CBS Seal Team. We look forward to you joining to honor the dogs that have served!

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CBS4 NEWS

INDIANAPOLIS — The Central Indiana K9 Association is honoring National K-9 Veterans Day.

“It’s just a huge affair for us because it’s the one day we really get to point out the duty and the wonderful service that working dogs, especially K-9s with our military and our law enforcement serve for us every day,” said Theresa Brandon, Co-Founder of the Central Indiana K9 Association.

Video & Story link: https://fox59.com/news/organization-honors-k-9-veterans/

FOX59 NEWS

INDIANAPOLIS — The Central Indiana K9 Association is honoring National K-9 Veterans Day.

It was on March 13th, 1942 when the Army began training for its new war dog program. Now, the day marks all the sacrifices of military and law enforcement K9s.

VIDEO LINK: https://fox59.com/news/organization-honors-k-9-veterans/

WYRZ 98.9 CENTRAL INDIANA TODAY

INDIANAPOLIS (WYRZ 98.9) – Shane Ray interviews Theresa Brandon on Central Indiana Today. Theresa is a member of the Central Indiana K9 Association and will be talking about how the Association has handled fundraising during the pandemic and what their plans are for 2021. If you miss the broadcast, listen to the podcast.

To listen to the podcast, click on the image.

Direct link: https://soundcloud.com/central-indiana-today/575-1-06-20-cit-guest-theresa-m-brandon-of-cik9a

WISH-TV

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Police dogs are a special part of the law enforcement community. Now a new, local organization wants to help train, support, and honor them.

The Central Indiana K9 Association is just a few months old and it is already launching what it’s calling the Shadow Fund, a medical grant program which will financially support retired K9s.

Full story: https://www.wishtv.com/news/new-organization-to-support-central-indiana-police-dogs/

WYRZ 98.9

This interview explains the three areas of the Central Indiana K9 Association’s mission. Please click the icon to listen for more detail about each focus of passion for the organization. For your convenience, the interview will open in a new tab, permitting you to continue to browse through our website when you return to this tab.