Why does it matter:
In a recent bomb threat incident on Pearl St., it took nearly 2 hours for a K9 unit from the Sheriff’s Department to arrive. In metros of similar size to Boulder across the country, Police Departments typically have 2 to 3 operating K9 units. With current and expected crime threat levels, Boulder needs the effectiveness and timeliness of its own K9 team.

How will the money be used:
The $150,000 will be used to support the purchase, training, and equipping of a K9 Team (Officer & Dog) for one year.