Community Support and Contributions
to the HPD K-9 Unit

Students and K-9 Team at Henry James Memorial School in Simsbury, Connecticut, February 2010

On February 8, 2010, students of the Henry James Memorial School in Simsbury, Connecticut, presented a check in the amount of $800.00 to the Hartford Police Department's K-9 Unit for the purchase of a K-9 bullet proof vest.  These vest are used by the department to protect the K-9s while on duty.  The funds were collected through a variety of fund raisers sponsored by the Henry James Memorial School Student Council. 

In commenting on the contribution, Hartford Police Chief Daryl K. Roberts said, "The vest these funds will purchase will provide protection and improved safety for our highly trained and invaluable K-9 members.  I applaud the students of Henry James Memorial School for their civic-mindedness and generous support."

HPD K-9 Unit Commander, Lieutenant Steven DiBella expressed his particular appreciation to Henry James Memorial School Teacher Allison Blewett, Co-Advisor to the Student Council, for her guidance and support to the student in that brought about this achievement.

For more information about the Hartford Police Department's K-9 Unit, contact Commander, Lieutenant Steven DiBella at 860-757-4207.