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The OPD Canine Association strives to provide our canine officers with the best of care and training. Occasionally, budget restrictions prevent us from fulfilling all their needs.
We are a 501(c)(3). EIN# 47-1582139
We typically use donated funds in four ways:
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When new handlers come to the Canine Program, there is a tremendous amount of equipment needed before they begin training. Leashes, collars, crates and training aids are just a few of the many items that need to be purchased. Veteran handlers need equipment as well, since the lifespan of these items is shorter than the career of the dogs.
2
These are items that benefit every handler and dog in the program. These items are typically more expensive than the individual equipment. Bite suits, for example, are worn by multiple officers and are used to train our dogs; however, the lifespan of bite suits tend to be very short due to repeated, intense use.
3
Depending on the staffing needs of the Canine Program, donations may be used for the purchase of a new dog. Occasionally, a donor will generously donate enough money for a dog; other times we compile funds from multiple donations to purchase a dog.
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Training is essential to ensuring our canine teams perform at the highest level of excellence. Often there is an associated cost for training aid, training equipment, or outside training venues. Budget shortfalls tend to reduce funding for training that could benefit our canine teams greatly. Donations can be utilized to supplement essential training to our canine teams.