District of Columbia Children of the American Revolution
Emily Michelle Falkenstein
2003-2004 State President

State Theme: EmBARKing on a New Journey

"Protecting Those Who Protect Us"
State Project: To raise funds to provide a bullet and stab-proof vest for a District of Columbia K-9 Officer (police dog)

The D.C.C.A.R. raised enough funds to provide three vests to the K-9 unit!
 

On Saturday, March 13, 2004 District of Columbia C.A.R. members and guests toured the District of Columbia K-9 Facility and saw several demonstrations by the K-9 Officers, including basic obedience, pursuit of a suspect, and bomb sniffing.

Following the demonstrations, State President Emily Falkenstein presented a bullet and stab-proof vest to K-9 Officer "Ax" and his handler. 

The use of police dogs has increased over the past ten years.  Even with modern crime prevention technology, nothing can replace the abilities and natural instincts of a dog.  These hardworking police dogs risk their lives every day to save the lives of others and are often killed in the line of duty.  K-9 Officers are used in many areas of police work and are invaluable to the police force they serve.  These officers are trained to search buildings; detect hidden narcotics, chemicals and explosives; track, pursue and apprehend criminals on the run; protect their handler and even search for lost children.

For more information,  please contact D.C.C.A.R.