Crime & Safety

Over 125 People Attend SP Police Foundation Comedy Night

The Scotch Plains Police Foundation event took place on April 5 at Shackamaxon Country Club.

 

On April 5, the Scotch Plains Police Foundation held their annual comedy night fundraiser sponsored by K-9 Resorts in Fanwood featuring comedian Mike Marino.

K-9 Resorts owners, Jason and Steven Parker have been working with the police department on the fundraiser for the past four years. In the first year, the event raised over $5,000 which gave the department the ability to buy two bullet proof vests for the dogs in the K-9 Unit.

“The event on Friday was a huge success,” Jason told Patch. 

The fundraiser took place on April 5 at Shackamaxon Country Club and over 125 people we in attendence. 

“I wanted to get involved because I am a dog lover and wanted to help our town with their police k9 unit,” Jason Parker said. “Also, as a Scotch Plains resident, I feel we are much safer and better off having a police k9 unit.”

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He added that dogs are greatly beneficial for the police department in a variety of ways including sniffing out bombs and school safety. 


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