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Voorhees Township Police Department K9’s Ruck, Maverick, & Kane have received a bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Ruck’s vest is sponsored by Bill and Christina Varnold of Upton, MA and embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by Bill and Christina Varnold”.  K9 Maverick’s vest is sponsored by an Anonymous Donor and embroidered with the sentiment “This vest is given by Adele and Sweeny – Be Safe”.  K9 Kane’s vest is sponsored by Deena Burnett of Thornton, CO and embroidered with the sentiment “Gift of protection provided by Peter Paturynski”.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers.

Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 2,400 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a cost of over 1.9 million dollars. All vests are custom made in the USA by Armor Express in Central Lake, MI.

The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.

The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $1,050.00. Each vest has a value between $1,795 – $2,234 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.

K-9 Ruck

K9 Ruck is handled by Officer Kenneth Sacavitch, a 22-year veteran of the Department, 17 years of which he has been a K-9 handler.  K-9 Ruck was born in Czechoslovakia and was imported to the United States by Tarheel K-9 in North Carolina.  K-9 Ruck is trained in patrol and narcotics detection.

K-9 Maverick

K-9 Maverick is handled by Officer Anthony Campbell, an eight-year veteran, two years as a K9 handler.  K9 Maverick was purchased by Officer Campbell at eight weeks old.  Once K-9 Maverick’s training was complete, Officer Campbell donated K-9 Maverick to the Voorhees Police Department. K-9 Maverick is trained in patrol and narcotics detection.

K-9 Kane

K-9 Kane joined the Voorhees Police Department in September of 2015.  K-9 Kane is handled by Officer Ryan Brennan, a 10-year veteran, with over a year as a K-9 handler.  K-9 Kane was born in Czechoslovakia and was also imported by Tarheel K-9.  K-9 Kane is trained in patrol and narcotics detection.

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Contact: Captain Carmen Del Palazzo PIO

Telephone: 856-882-1134

Email: cdelpalazzo@vtpd.com

PRESS RELEASE

The Voorhees Police Department would like to remind motorists of New Jersey’s “Move Over” law. Last evening, Voorhees Police Officer Jack Kluk initiated a motor vehicle stop on State Highway Route 73 for an equipment violation. Officer Kluk elected to approach the vehicle from the passenger side to speak with the driver. This decision in turn may have saved his life, as his patrol vehicle was side swiped by a passing commercial vehicle.  The vehicle did stop as a result of the crash.  We are thankful to report that nobody was injured.

New Jersey’s “Move Over” law requires that all motorists approaching a stationary, authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck, highway maintenance or other emergency service vehicle that is displaying a flashing, blinking or alternating red, blue, amber or yellow light, or, any configuration of lights containing one of these colors, must safely change lanes, safety and traffic conditions permitting, into a lane not adjacent to the authorized vehicle.

If a lane change is impossible, prohibited by law or unsafe, the motorist must reduce the speed of his/her vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed that is lower than the posted speed limit and be prepared to stop, if necessary.

Motorist who violate this law face a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00.

For more information about this, please contact Captain Carmen Del Palazzo.

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Contact: Captain Carmen Del Palazzo PIO

Telephone: 856-882-1134

Email: cdelpalazzo@vtpd.com

Please see the attached Wanted Person flyer in regards to the attempted homicide in Voorhees on 2/3/2017.

Kirkbride Wanted Person Flyer

VOORHEES TWP. NJ: On Friday February 3rd, 2017 at 10:45pm, Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Kirkbride Road for a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male that had been shot multiple times. The male was taken to Cooper Hospital and is listed in stable condition. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival but has been identified as Michelle Walls (26), of Voorhees. If anyone knows her whereabouts, you are asked to contact Investigator Perez of the Voorhees Police Department 856-428-5400.

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For more information about this shooting, please contact Captain Carmen Del Palazzo

Contact: Captain Carmen Del Palazzo

PIO Telephone: 856-882-1134

Email: cdelpalazzo@vtpd.com