On Saturday, December 1, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) attended a special dinner with the Missouri chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors. Family and friends of fallen officers gathered to honor and remember their loved ones, who are dearly missed. As Christmas approaches, it was a blessing to be there to bring comfort, and remind them of God's love.

On Thursday, November 29, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dogs Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California) and Aaron (St. John's – Napa, California) attended the memorial service in honor of Sutter County Sheriff's Police K-9 Bandit, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on November 15 while attempting to apprehend a suspect wanted for murder. Many members of the law enforcement community were present to pay their respects. Please pray for all law enforcement as they mourn this, and many other losses, while they continue their work each day in the service and protection of others.

On Thursday, November 15, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California), and his law enforcement handler responded to offer comfort to members of the Sutter County (CA) Sheriff’s Department after police K-9 Bandit was shot and killed in the line of duty while attempting to apprehend a suspect wanted in connection with a double homicide. This event made the tragic circumstances of the Camp Fire even more difficult for first responders. Please remember them all in your prayers.

On Monday, November 12, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California), and his law enforcement handler attended the shift change briefing at the law enforcement base camp (for the Camp Fire) to offer comfort and support to the many officers, deputies, and agents from various agencies who were preparing to go out and serve.

On Friday, November 16, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California), and his law enforcement handler visited the dispatchers at the Chico (CA) Police Department, who have been working tirelessly to help keep the public and first responders safe during the wildfires.

On Wednesday, November 14, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Gracie (Trinity - Davenport, Iowa) and her law enforcement handler visited the Davenport Police Department to make sure that the officers there know they are appreciated.

On November 9 – 11, LCC Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) attended the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness and Trauma, which was held in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Members of the law enforcement community, such as police officers (active and retired), spouses and family, chaplains, police counselors, and others took classes to learn about handling line-of-duty deaths, preventing police suicide and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and ways to maintain overall wellness and good family relationships.

Police Ministry Dog Shiloh served in the support services area at the conference, where counselors were also available for assistance due to the difficult topics being discussed. It was a blessing to be there to offer comfort and to thank so many from across the country for the difficult work they do in the service and protection of others.

On Thursday, November 8, LCC Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) visited the FBI office in Lisle, Illinois, to deliver some goodies, thank everyone for their service, and be sure they know they're in our prayers.

Colleen, a victim specialist for the FBI, surprised Police Ministry Dog Shiloh by presenting her with a certificate of appreciation for her assistance with students, staff, and first responders following the Dixon High School shooting last May.

To God be the Glory!

On Friday, November 2, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California) visited with some friends from the Reading California Highway Patrol (CHP) area office that they met during the Carr fire. It was great seeing them. Prayers continue for our first responders.

On Friday, November 2, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California) visited with his friends at the Shasta County (CA) Coroner's Office. True unsung heroes of law enforcement.