5-13-14 new police k9

The City of Fond du Lac Police Department will be introducing the newest addition to its K9 Unit on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at 1:30PM.The introduction will take place at the City of Fond du Lac Police Department – 126 N. Main Street.  Officer Charles Beckford and K9 “Rony” completed their intensive 4 week training program on Friday, May 9, 2014. Their first regular patrol shift together as a K9 Team will be Tuesday, May 13, 2014.  K9 “Rony” is a 3 year old German Shepard, and is trained as a Dual Purpose Patrol Dog; trained in handler protection, searching for people, and narcotic detections.  Joining the department at the introduction will be Vince and Bekki Kuber – who funded the $11,500 purchase of K9 “Rony.” This is the third K9 that the Kuber family has donated to the law enforcement community and the second that they have donated specifically to the City of Fond du Lac Police Department. The late Marie Kuber had previously donated K9 “Addie” to the Lake Winnebago Area MEG – Drug Unit, and the recently retired K9 “Grendel” to the City of Fond du Lac Police Department.  “The public is invited to join us to meet Officer Beckford and K9 “Rony” and to help us thank Vince and Bekki Kuber for their family’s outstanding and ongoing commitment in supporting the City of Fond du Lac Police Department and our mission to protect our community.” – Chief Bill Lamb