The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) K9 Unit has been nominated for the 2021 Aftermath K9 Grant and we need your votes to win! Voting begins on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at www.aftermath.com/k9-grant.
Currently the FCSO K9 Unit is comprised of six handlers, their K9 partners, and a Commander. So far in 2021, the K9 Unit has responded to over 2,900 calls and has participated in dozens of community events. The FCSO K9 Unit is a vital part of our agency and ambassadors for our community.
This year, the Aftermath K9 Grant will award a total of $25,000 in grants to 10 deserving law enforcement agencies in the United States. Communities nationwide will determine the top 10 award recipients through popular vote.
“This community has played a vital role in naming three of our K9s over the last few years, and we know we can count on you again,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Our community has always shown admiration and support of the FCSO K9 Unit and this grant money would be put to good use in furthering their training. We have an amazing K9 Unit consisting of six handlers and their K9 partners ready and willing to serve you, and we ask for your support in helping us provide them with the best training resources possible.”
Voting for the Aftermath K9 Grant begins today, October 19, and will close on October 26, 2021. Voting is easy and you can vote once every 24-hours by logging onto www.Aftermath.com/K9-Grantand once daily on Instagram (@AftermathK9Grant). Votes will be tallied after the voting period ends and the winning K-9 units will be announced on October 28, 2021.
Tell your friends, family, and neighbors about the Aftermath K9 Grant to help the FCSO to win. Everyone can vote once each day. Remember, use hashtag #AftermathK9Grant in your posts on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and tell them to vote for the FCSO K9 Unit!
Media Release:
Date: October 19, 2021
Prepared by: Melissa Morreale
Phone and Email: 386-529-4086; mmorreale@flaglersheriff.com  Release #: 2021-244
