This weekend, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Gideon (St. Michael’s – Bloomington, Minnesota) and his law enforcement handler attended the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) Blue Light Service at the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial. The service is held each year to honor Minnesota law enforcement officers lost in the line of duty. Police Ministry Dog Gideon was honored to be there and represent the LCC K-9 Police Ministry.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”  Matthew 5:9

On Thursday, October 11, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Ladel and Malachi (St. Matthew – Hawthorn Woods, Illinois), along with LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) visited the Wauconda Police Department. Chief David Wermes and other members of the department were given a presentation on the LCC K-9 Ministries. They were also thanked for their service and told that they are all in our prayers. "For the one in authority is God's servant for your good." (Romans 13:4)

On Sunday, September 30, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Addie (Immanuel – Danbury, Connecticut) attended the 5th Annual Believe 208 Run for the Brave & Finest event in East Hartford, Connecticut. The chief of police from Danbury invited Police Ministry Dog Addie to be there to offer comfort for the runners who turned out in memory of fallen officers.

It was an honor to attend, and help deliver the Lord's mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation to everyone there.

On Friday, September 21, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California) had a nice visit at the Sacramento Police Department Dispatch Center. That same day, Police Ministry Dog Reuben was honored to visit at the Sacramento Regional Fire/EMS Communications Center.

Thank you to both departments for all of the dedicated workers and for all that you do for your community!

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) held their C.O.P.S. Walk Midwest in St. Charles, Illinois, on September 15 & 16. The event was held in memory of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Surviving family members, friends, law enforcement officers, and other supporters participated.

The LCC K-9 Police Ministry was invited to attend, and Police Ministry Dogs Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois), Julia (King of Glory – Elgin, Illinois), and Eve (St. John – Lombard, Illinois) were there to offer comfort at the finish line.

Police Ministry Dogs Julia and Shiloh were also present to offer comfort during the evening tribute to fallen officers, as lotus flowers with candles were placed in a pond.

Please remember to pray for all law enforcement officers and their families.

On Tuesday, September 4, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) attended a recognition ceremony at the Aurora (IL) Police Department, where new employees were welcomed, promotions were celebrated, and retirees were honored for their service. Police Ministry Dog Shiloh and her law enforcement handler enjoyed being there to support these dedicated public servants.

On Monday, September 2, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Julia (King of Glory – Elgin, Illinois) and her law enforcement handler visited the amazing dispatchers at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office who worked on Labor Day. They enjoyed the wonderful opportunity to spend the day with them. Of course, Police Ministry Dog Julia didn’t answer calls, but she did provide smiles and comfort between the calls they answered. They both look forward to another visit!

Thursday, August 30, was an early one for LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Charity (Brookfield Lutheran – Brookfield, Wisconsin)! Her law enforcement handler gave a presentation for the first shift role call at the Greenfield Police Department. Of course, they visited with some of their GPD friends and staff members. May God bless and keep all police officers safe!

On Thursday, August 23, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) attended the graduation ceremony for the Police Training Institute Basic Law Enforcement class #3284, which was held in Urbana, Illinois.

Sixty-two new peace officers from various agencies across Illinois now return to their communities to begin their duties. May God bless them all, and their family members who will also make many sacrifices to support them in their lives of service to others.

On Tuesday, August 7, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Charity (Brookfield Lutheran – Brookfield, Wisconsin) and her law enforcement handler attended Greenfield’s National Night Out. They met lots of officers, firefighters, first responders and TONS of kiddos! They had the best time! Thanks for the invite Greenfield Police Department