$6K gift puts K-9 officer within reach

Another K-9 will continue Axle’s legacy.

The Rock Falls Police Department now has about $9,000 of the $10,000 it needs to secure the successor to the late 7-year-old German shepherd. Axle died of prostate cancer in February.

Just last week, the department was well short of its goal — until receiving $6,000, Rock Falls Police Chief Mike Kuelper said during Tuesday’s Rock Falls City Council meeting.

“It feels fantastic that the community is so supportive,” Kuelper said.

The officer and K-9 will be selected during August and September, and the new partners will train together in October and November. Training last 6 to 8 weeks, Kuelper said.

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