Artdog Image of Interest: Step aside, Batman!

After all it was just Halloween recently! I found this photo on the K9s4Cops Facebook page, and couldn't resist. 

Here's the story behind the picture: “Officer Shawn Burger and K9 Rocky of the Milwaukee Police Department snapped this photo during training one night. Step aside Batman....there's a new hero in town.” 

This is what Rocky looks like, when not doing spooky SFX.

IMAGE: Many thanks to K9s4Cops and the Milwaukee PD.

Artdog Image of Interest:Faith in Humanity--and in Police

I used to tell my students, "I did not go into teaching so I could oppress students!" (Although some of them acted as if they thought I was only there to make their lives onerous).

Likewise, in my experience, people don't normally go into police work so they can oppress, beat up, racially profile, or kill others. They go into that line of work to help people. Indeed, for many it is a calling to community service.

The next time you read or hear a story about officers who fell short of the ideal--remind yourself that most are not like that.

IMAGE: Many thanks to the K9s4Cops Facebook page, for this image. To learn more about K9s4Cops and its mission, please go to their website.

Artdog Photo of Interest: The Neighborhood Watch

We get by with a little help from the terrier . . .

IMAGE: Many thanks to the K9s4Cops Facebook Page, for this image. For more information about this organization's work, go to the K9s4Cops website.

Artdog Image of Interest: Showtime!

This image is from a wonderful organization called K9s4Cops, which I actively support. It is the goal of K9s4COPs to fund the purchase of highly trained K9 partners for law enforcement agencies needing assistance. 

A trained K9 can cost $10,000 or more. Most public safety organizations can't afford them, but they can make a major difference. Please consider including K9s4Cops in your giving plan!

IMAGE: Many thanks to the K9s4Cops Facebook Page!

Photo of Interest: Watch Out!

You never know when a hazard will appear.

IMAGE: Many thanks to the K9s4Cops Facebook Page!