USPCA FOUNDATION INC

USPCA Foundation: To expand and support the goals of The United States Police Canine Association, Inc and to serve public safety by securing and providing necessary financial and programmatic resources needed to conduct educational and training programs and perform research and; To assist, where additive to existing programs, and otherwise support public safety agencies to effectively and efficiently carry out their missions. USPCA Mission Statement: To unite in common cause all law enforcement agencies utilizing the services of the canine as an aid in the prevention and detection of crime. To promote friendship and brotherhood among all those interested in the training and utilization of the canine in police work. To endeavor to establish a minimum- working standard, and approve the abilities of the canine in police work, thereby rendering better service to the community. To establish and maintain a legal assistance fund for acts resulting in civil suits from the use of police trained canines. To coordinate the exchange of ideas of any advanced training techniques utilizing police canines To improve the image of the working police canines to the populace in general through improved public service in the prevention and detection of crime. To aid and assist those law enforcement agencies making application concerning the establishment of canine sections within their respective departments. Springfield IL Police Department Mission Statement: The Springfield Police Department will work in partnership with the community to promote open communication, education, cooperation, and fair and equal treatment, to improve the quality of life, promote unity, encourage respect, and make Springfield a safe community.