K-9 to join Wolcottville police department

We have another family member making history today!!!

Mike Leatherman (son of Nona/Duane Leatherman and grandson of Margaret/Charles Kay, donated a German Shepherd to the Wolcottille police department.
Permission from Nona to reprint this article.

K-9 to join Wolcottville police department: "K-9 to join Wolcottville police department
Staff Reports
Tuesday, 12 January 2010 00:00
WOLCOTTVILLE — With the generosity of the Wolcottville community, the Wolcottville Police Department will be adding a K-9 this year.

Officer Ryan Kauffman will be receiving his K-9 partner, a 14-month-old German Shepherd named “Titan.” Kauffman and Titan will be attending a 14-week K-9 class at the Allen County Sherriff’s Department in March. Titan is expected to join the Wolcottville Police Department by June.

Kauffman and his partner will be certified in obedience control, evidence search, area search, building search, tracking, handler protection and detection of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and ecstasy.

Wolcottville businesses and private donations funded the K-9 program. Those donating to the program include: Pete’s Construction, Monica Hochstetler, Jan Abbs of Michiana Working Dog Association, Marilyn Newman, Owens Cargo, Remax Results, Thomas Mechanical, Wolcottville Feed Mill, Mike Leatherman and Walmart.