Noblesville woman donates $15K to NPD K9 program

(Front row, from left) Patrolman Alex Linn and K-9 Bonnie, Patrolman Evan McClain and Patrolman Brandon Brooks and K-9 Nancy. (Middle row, from left) Public Safety Director Chad Knecht, Mayor Chris Jensen, Sandra Farr, Police Chief John Mann and Deputy Chief Jason Voyak. (Back row, from left) Deputy Chief Shane Ginnan, Deputy Chief Shannon Trump, Lt. Bruce Barnes and Assistant Chief Brad Arnold. (Photo provided)

Noblesville resident Sandra Farr is donating $15,000 to the Noblesville Police Department to assist the K-9 program in purchasing and training a new dog. Farr said the donation is due to her love of animals and a way to support the community.

The NPD K-9 Unit is a tremendous asset because of the dog’s extraordinary sense of smell and ability to be obedient to its police handler. The K-9 Unit provides a number of services to the community and can often be found not only working in a law enforcement-related capacity but also providing educational classes to groups ranging from school-aged children to senior citizen groups.

Whether locating a large amount of narcotics in a vehicle, tracking and apprehending a suspect, searching for a missing child or locating hidden explosives, police K-9 units will remain an invaluable part of law enforcement’s obligation and mission to keep communities safe.

The NPD K-9 Unit is comprised of Patrolman Brandon Brooks and K-9 Nancy, Patrolman Alex Linn and K-9 Bonnie and Patrolman Evan McClain.