On Friday, March 16, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dogs Shiloh (Christ Our Savior - Dixon, Illinois) and Dora (LHSA of Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin), along with their law enforcement handlers, visited the Cross Plains Police Department in Wisconsin.

While serving at a local school in that community, the K-9 teams learned that a member of the police department was mourning the recent loss of their beloved golden retriever. Chief Janssen kindly accepted an offer to assist, and led the teams to his department, where comfort was extended.

On Friday, March 16, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dogs Shiloh (Christ Our Savior - Dixon, Illinois) and Dora (LHSA of Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin), along with their law enforcement handlers, visited St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. They went to visit a very special 5th grade student who is working hard to raise money for the LCC K-9 Police Ministry. His family was there to help surprise him and his classmates with a visit.

Chief Janssen of the Cross Plains Police Department also came to show his support. It was a joy to take part in encouraging this young boy with a wonderful servant heart. LCC appreciates the generosity of everyone who supports our ministry so that we can continue to serve those in need.

LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh

On Wednesday, February 28, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) and her law enforcement handler visited the Huntley Police Department in Huntley, Illinois. They attended a meeting of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to share information about the LCC K-9 Ministries. Many new friends were made as well as meeting some of the officers.

On Saturday, February 24, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California) and his law enforcement handler attended the Yuba Sutter Peace Officer of the Year ceremony and dinner, hosted by the Marysville Exchange Club. This annual event is held to honor 10 local law enforcement agency officers of the year for each agency. Congratulations to all the honorees! Keep these brave guardians and their families in your hearts and prayers.

On Wednesday, February 21, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) returned with her law enforcement handler, by request, to visit more personnel in the police and fire departments in Florida, to help share God's love. More roll call briefings were attended, and a tour of the entire police department was done in order to meet with as many members as possible.

The fire department was also visited during a shift change to meet with the most people - including some who responded to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Patches from the LCC K-9 Police Ministry and Prospect Heights (Illinois) Fire Department (home agency for LCC) were given to the assistant fire chief as an expression of support.

On Tuesday, February 20, while on deployment for the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dogs Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) and Mahlah (Our Savior – Milford, Illinois) returned with their law enforcement handlers to Coral Springs Police Department by request.

They visited with night shift and day shift dispatchers during their shift change and attended several roll call briefings. These visits included interactions with personnel involved in handling 9-1-1 calls and on-scene work for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.

On Friday, January 19, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) and her law enforcement handler visited the Bloomingdale Police Department to offer comfort. One year ago, Officer Raymond Murrell died in the line of duty and LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh served at the visitation to be with his family. On this first anniversary of that tragic loss, his brothers and sisters who continue to serve were reminded that he is not forgotten, and they (and Raymond's family) remain in our prayers.

For National Law Enforcement Day on Tuesday, January 9, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Dora (LHSA of Greater Milwaukee – Milwaukee, Wisconsin) thanked law enforcement officers for their dedication and service! They put their lives on the line every day to protect others and for that we are so grateful. Remember to take a minute to thank a local officer!