City Of Louisville: Councilwoman Amy Holton Stewart Advocates For Funding To Create A New Metro Corrections K-9 Unit

Louisville KY

10 December, 2021

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Press release from the City of Louisville: December 09, 2021 Call the LOU HEALTH helpline 502-912-8598. The non-aggressive dogs will be trained to detect drugs, cellphones The non-aggressive dogs will be trained to detect drugs, cellphones Louisville – Councilwoman Amy Holton Stewart (D-25) announced Thursday during a press conference, which included other council members and the mayor, that she is proposing to set aside $72,000 for a new Metro Corrections K-9 Unit. Louisville – Councilwoman Amy Holton Stewart (D-25) announced Thursday during a press conference, which included other council members and the mayor, that she is proposing to set aside $72,000 for a new Metro Corrections K-9 Unit. It is a constant battle to keep drugs and contraband from getting into the Louisville Department of Metro Corrections. And it has been widely reported that these items contribute to lockdowns, dangerous situations, and medical emergencies behind bars. It is a constant battle to keep drugs and contraband from getting into the Louisville Department of Metro Corrections. And it has been widely reported that these items contribute to lockdowns, dangerous situations, and medical emergencies behind bars. In an effort to support those responsible for keeping drugs out of the jail, Councilwoman Holton Stewart is advocating for $72,000 of the $20 million mid-year budget surplus to create a Metro Corrections K-9 Unit. The funding will cover the start-up costs of the program by purchasing and training two drug-sniffing canines. The money will also go to veterinary care, food, equipment, and training for two officers. In an effort to support those responsible for keeping drugs out of the jail, Councilwoman Holton Stewart is advocating for $72,000 of the $20 million mid-year budget surplus to create a Metro Corrections K-9 Unit. The funding will cover the start-up costs of the program by purchasing and training two drug-sniffing canines. The money will also go to veterinary care, food, equipment, and training for two officers. "We have a duty to provide Metro Corrections with every tool they need. This is an inexpensive, effective approach to a huge problem," said Councilwoman Holton Stewart. "We have a duty to provide Metro Corrections with every tool they need. This is an inexpensive, effective approach to a huge problem," said Councilwoman Holton Stewart. The two K-9s will only be meant for detecting drugs and contraband, like cellphones. The ultimate goal is that the dogs and their handlers will be a part in preventing more overdoses in the jail. The two K-9s will only be meant for detecting drugs and contraband, like cellphones. The ultimate goal is that the dogs and their handlers will be a part in preventing more overdoses in the jail. "A dedicated K-9 unit will help fight the introduction of illegal substances and contraband from entering an already extremely dangerous environment. I thank the men and women of Corrections that worked with me to create the K-9 Unit and helped to give their brothers and sisters an important resource to keep them and the inmates safe," the councilwoman said. "A dedicated K-9 unit will help fight the introduction of illegal substances and contraband from entering an already extremely dangerous environment. I thank the men and women of Corrections that worked with me to create the K-9 Unit and helped to give their brothers and sisters an important resource to keep them and the inmates safe," the councilwoman said. Several council members have voiced their support of funding this project, including Metro Council President David James (D-6). Several council members have voiced their support of funding this project, including Metro Council President David James (D-6). "This addition of drug-sniffing K-9s at the jail will be a new tool to help fill a serious safety gap that has existed for quite some time in Metro Corrections. I commend Councilwoman Amy Holton Stewart for supporting the men and women of Metro Corrections, thinking outside of the box, and finding a way to make it safer for everyone inside that jail," said Councilman James. "This addition of drug-sniffing K-9s at the jail will be a new tool to help fill a serious safety gap that has existed for quite some time in Metro Corrections. I commend Councilwoman Amy Holton Stewart for supporting the men and women of Metro Corrections, thinking outside of the box, and finding a way to make it safer for everyone inside that jail," said Councilman James. The funding for this initiative will now be discussed during the Budget Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 9. The funding for this initiative will now be discussed during the Budget Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 9. Enter required fields How do you want to be reminded? 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