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DONATIONS NEEDED - URGENT CHARITY FUNCTION PLEASE READ BELOW FOR DETAILS OR TO DONATE THE CODY PROJECT: The Wappingers Falls Police Department, K9 Unit, has recently been hit with a hard blow. The Departments K9 "Cody", was recently diagnosed with a Canine version of ALS (Lou Gherigs Disease). Cody, has been with the Wappingers PD, working side-by-side with his handler, Officer Ashworth, for over 6 years now. Cody, is the second dog that Officer Ashworth has worked with at Wappingers Police. His first partner, MAX, a German Shepherd Police Dog, suffered a line of duty injury and had to be put down. Cody has been with Officer Ashworth for over 6 years helping to keep Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, and the surrounding towns and villages safe. The K9 unit responds to calls for assistance from Wappingers Falls Police, Dutchess County Sheriffs Office, New York State Police and many other law enforcement agencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Officer Ashworth and the Department are now in the process of having to purchase and acquire a new Canine. The cost of the new canine, with training, is over $11,000.00 Dollars. Wappingers Falls Police Department is now taking donations to help offset the costs for the department to acquire this new Canine. Although this is an extremely sad and heart wrenching time for Officer Ashworth and The Wappingers Falls Community the necessity of the Canine and his importance and role in keeping the community safe is first and foremost. Wappingers Falls Police and K9 Handler Officer Ashworth will be extremely grateful for every donation they receive. Every donation is extremely helpful regardless of its size. OUR PART: Hudson Valley Emergency Outfitters, INC. is currently taking up a collection for THE CODY PROJECT. 100% of all donations will be given to The Wappingers Falls Police K9 Unit. If you would like to make a donation you can do so at www.hudsonvalleyemergency.com, through our donation center. Once you click on the donation you would like to make, you will be brought to our Community Outreach PAYPAL payment center, where you can make your donation securely via Credit Card or your PayPal Account. An email will be sent to you with a receipt of your transaction for your records. There are 4 donation levels through our drive online. Bronze Level - $50.00 Donation Silver Level - $100.00 Donation Gold Level - $150.00 Donation Platinum Level - $200.00 Donation or Higher Anyone who makes a donation through our community outreach program will be sent via mail, a certificate attesting to your support of THE CODY PROJECT and THE WAPPINGERS FALLS POLICE K9 UNIT. Please be as generous as you financially can be, every dollar makes a difference. Those wishing to send their payments by check or wishing to donate an amount not offered on our online donation center can mail their donation to the following address. Hudson Valley Emergency Outfitters, Inc. C/o "The Cody Project" 15 Old Grange Rd. East Fishkill, NY 12533 OR... Call 845-345-3651 to make a donation over the phone. You can also email us at THECODYPROJECT@hvemergency.com THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. ***SPECIAL THANKS TO SETH AND THE EMTBRAVO.COM TEAM FOR ALLOWING US TO USE THE EMTBRAVO.COM FORUMS TO GET THE WORD OUT!***

@xfirefighter484x: You are correct in saying that DCSO, POK, and NYSP have K9 units. To my knowledge, TOF does not have one, I know that they have a dog control vehicle, but it is not a K9 unit. I may be wrong, however, I have looked at their fleet many times and never seen a K9 vehicle. That's not to say it is not there, it simply could have been out on the road or home with the driver, when I've looked at the fleet. However, I'm 90% certain they don't have one, I will check and advise tho k. Now I do know that the Town of EAST Fishkill has a K9 Unit, as well as the City of Beacon I believe also. The K9 Units are decently spread out throughout the county, but when one goes down, it rips a piece of the entire collective, and puts a load onto the surrounding units to cover. This is another reason why getting a new K9 for Wappingers Falls, is so crucial and time sensitive, at least that's my humble opinion.

@efdcapt: Thanks for your advice. I believe that the wfpd is looking into grants to help, but I will definitely put the suggestion out there to them, as it can only help. The only problem I can see with the grant, is that they take time to write and get approved, the need to get and train a new canine may not be able to wait for that amount of time, I think. While grant money would be great to recover funds laid out (if you can use them for that, not sure if you can), I don't think it would come in soon enough to be the funding source.

Hudson Valley Emergency Outfitters 2nd Annual Car/Truck/Bike Show. ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE WAPPINGERS FALLS POLICE K9 UNIT. DETAILS: ***NIGHT SHOW*** ***** FIREWORKS***** DATE: Saturday, July 10TH, 2010 (Picknic in the Park Weekend) BENEFICIARY: WAPPINGER FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT K9 UNIT TIMES: REGISTRATION 5 TO 7PM SHOW BEGINS AT 5PM TROPHIES & FIREWORKS AT 10 PM LOCATION: VETERANS PARK, WAPPINGERS FALLS, NEW YORK (Corner of N. Mesier Ave. & Brookside Dr.)(NOT MESIER PARK) COST: VENDORS: $35.00 (RESERVES SPACE FOR YOU TO SET UP A BOOTH, YOU MUST SUPPLY YOUR OWN BOOTH/TABLES, POWER IS NOT AVAILABLE SO PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANYTHING REQUIRING POWER. YOUR FEE IS NON REFUNDABLE SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SHOW UP AS YOU WILL NOT GET YOUR MONEY BACK IF YOU DO NOT SHOW UP SINCE WE CAN NOT FILL YOUR SLOT.) REGISTRANTS: $20.00 DAY OF THE EVENT / $15.00 IF YOU PRE-REGISTER (COVERS VEHICLE, DRIVER AND ONE PASSENGER AND TICKET TO WIN DOOR PRIZES/GIVE AWAYS) SPECTATORS: $3.00 (INCLUDES A TICKET FOR DOOR PRIZES/GIVE AWAYS) CHILDREN UNDER 14 ARE FREE AMENITIES: ~ FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE ON SALE STARTING AT 5PM GOING UNTIL 10PM (Alcohol will not be served and is not permitted on the show grounds) ~ LIVE DJ STARTING AT 5PM ~ DOOR PRIZES AND GIVE AWAYS (You must be present to win) ~ 50/50 RAFFLE (You must be present to win) Ticket Prices: One ticket ($1.00), Ten tickets ($7.00), Arms Length (length of YOUR arm $15.00), Car length (from bumper to bumper $25.00), Wrap the Car (once around the whole car $40.00) ~ Trophies Categories include: Top 20, Top 3 Motorcycles, Top 3 Classic, Top 3 Emergency Vehicles (Includes POV's), Louis Giampiccolo Memorial Award (Best Restored Vehicle), Kevin Cullen Memorial Trophy (for most unique vehicle), Peoples Choice Award, Police Commissioners Choice Award, 1st place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place Best Overall. ~ T-SHIRTS ON SALE (FEE: $15.00 In Advance / $20.00 Day of Event) Shirts can be ordered in advance by calling 845-475-4533 or by emailing the HVEO Community Outreach Program at hvcommunityoutreach@yahoo.com. If emailing us, please include size, quantity per size, your name and phone number (required for you to pick them up the day of the event), color is grey with navy blue lettering. This was a GREAT event last year and really helped the K9 unit. Our Goal is to Raise $ 5,000.00 for the Unit this year, with your help we can make it happen. We hope to see all of you there. ATTENTION: 1. Departments may enter vehicles in the Emergency Vehicle Catgeory, however because of space, we ask that only chiefs cars, police cars, or vehicles of similar size be entered, NO APPARATUS THIS YEAR. 2. We are still looking for volunteers to help out the day of the event if interested please contact us at 845-475-4533. 3. If you would like to sponsor a trophy or make a "Donation in Absentum" to the K9 Unit please contact us at 845-475-4533 or email hvcommunityoutreach@yahoo.com. Thank You.

Today Hudson Valley Emergency Outfitters (HVEO) Delivered, or Rather Re-Delivered, Car 67-8 (Chevrolet TrailBlazer), the union Vale EMS Chief's Car, to the Union Vale Fire District. It was sent to us for repairs and a lighting overhaul. Below is a list of the equipment installed on it. -1 Whelen Patriot Bar With Traffic Advisor -2 Whelen LINZ6's Mounted one on each side of the Lic.l Plate in the rear (Both Split Red/Clear) -2 Whelen Amber TIR3's Mounted on the Hatch Lip -4 Whelen Vertex Hide-a-way LED's (2 Clear in Reverse Lights, and 2 Red in the Brake/Turn Lights) -4 Interior Flood Lights for Better Lighting in the Hatch -2 Sound-off/Signal red Predator II's one on each side window in the rear -1 Dual Red/Red Whelen Talon on the Dash -1 Whelen Wig-Wag Headlight Flasher -4 Whelen LINZ6's RED Mounted in the Grille -1 Whelen 295SLS6A Series Siren Amplifier -1 Vertex UHF Radio -1 Yaesau Ham Radio Below are Photos, again Nights Shots, Day shots to come this week also, and 2 Videos for you to sample until we get the other photos and day time shots/videos up and running. As Usual all the photos and videos can be found on our website www.hvemergency.com under our showroom page. these ones will be available there by friday 1/22/2010. ***Photos Courtesy Hudson Valley Emergency Outfitters. All Rights Reserved.*** ***Photos Copyright HVEO 2010. Taken with the Permission of the Union Vale Fire District***

Only the Headlight Flasher, we offered to haver it setup to kill all clear lgiths once it is in park, however they opted not to do that.

Hey Mike, Saw you post up on here. What do you think? Did it come out, how you had originally asked, i know the department made a few changes to the original game plan, but overall whats your honest oppinion? ~ Aj

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Thanks, i been a little busy today. didnt have a chance to get on here to answer that one lol. Yes the rear lights on the hatch were removed and replaced the colors were changed also to stop the lights from blinding the oncoming traffic. the way the console was originally set up was unsafe and hazardous to the safety of the driver.to uuse the light and siiren or the radios you had to look away from the road to see the controls, they "a" radio and Siren/light controller were originally mounted to the rear of the console by the back of the seat rather then the front of the console where it is now mounted.

Agreed i like them also, they serve many roles.

It is for the EMS Chief of the UVFD. To my knowledge, given the equipment it carries it is a BLS Flycar, there is no ALS equipment onboard and the Operator is an EMT

Outstanding Job, In looking over the pictures i see a lot of subtle details and little things that make a huge difference to the customer. Overall a very nice job, and i sgree with the above post about the chevrons on the doors, youd be surprised how many people dont think to do that. Best of luck with the new delivery. In response to the multiple statements about ordering stock to save money, i agree, this was a very smart move on the departments end, and i can probably guess they saved a very nice chunk of change. Congrats on a job well done.

On January 10th, 2010 Hudson Valley Emergency Outfitters (HVEO) Completed The NEW 7K227 (Village of Fishkill Police Department). This Vehicle is a 2010 Ford P71 (Police Interceptor), The Village of Fishkill took reciept of the vehicle the same day. The Vehicle went into service officially on January 12th, 2010 for its first official road tour at 0800. This Vehicle Features not only a beautiful interior but magnitudes of equipment as well. Here is a list of the equipment this vehicle has installed in it. -Kenwood TK790H remote head radio -Pyramid repeater for cross banding -Trunk Tray Organizer -P71 Edition Havis Console -Motorola Mobile Data Terminal Fully Equipped with Touch Screen Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse, 4 outlet USB interface, Thermal Printer & Trax License Reader -Genesis II Radar System with two (2) Antennas & Remote -Whelen CSP690 Strobe Power Supply (90Watts @ 6 Lamps) -Flashlight and mobile charging dock -Streamlight Box-Lite With Mobile Charging Base -Custom Shotgun Rack Complete with Security timer and switching -Full Prisoner Cage -2 Whelen Deck Lights (1 Lin3 and 1 TIR3) (Customer had from Previous car) -Whelen Freedom Lightbar, Complete with, Alleys L/R, Center Takedowns W/ Flash mode and Pierce-Alert LED's -100W Whelen Siren Speaker -Federal Signal PA 300 Siren Amplifier -2 Sho0me Grille LED's -Whelen UHF Series Headlight Flasher -6 Clear Hide-a-way Strobe Tubes (2 Front, one in each Front Cornering Light, and 4 Rear, one in each Brake/Tail/Turn and one in each Reverse. -Unity Spotlight This Vehicle Is now the ONLY In-Service P71 in the fleet, the Village of Fishkill Police also own a Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2 (Two) Chevrolet Impalas. The Old 7K227 ( a 2003 Ford P71 ) is scheduled for a Sealed bid Auction, the date is TBD. Below is a Picture of the New Vehicle. The Photo is not the greatest because it was taken at night rite before we delivered it. However we will be doing day shots sometime this week and i will update with them when we take them. The full set of Photos will be Available mid week at www.hvemergency.com in the showroom page. I have posted a few here, and more will be coming soon. ***Photos Courtesy of Hudson Valley Emergency Outfitters, All rights reserved.*** ***Photos Copyright HVEO 2010, and Posted with the Express Consent of The Village of Fishkill Police Comissioner***

Thanks. This Car really did turn out nice, one of my Favorite ones to date that we have done. I have to admit, working on this one was a lot of late night and man hours, but it was also very enjoyable. the group we have makes doing these installations a lot of fun, and ensures that everything is done correctly. Noone can know everything, but a group of someones can cover all the bases together.

HAHAHA, thanks for the compliment too, i am very pleased with how it turned out. You dont get the full effect from the photos, but this car Definately looks SWEET!!

Lol The bay is a work in progress, as you can see in the pics the walls arent even painted yet, tho it is a finished Garage. But yea, it does need to have some good pics put up on the walls when its all finished. haha

The Village of Fishkill Uses this Car, However they are a part time department, so when they are not patroling, the State Police Covers the Village. Also their Computer and Radio systems are Linked with the State Police, it is for this reason that they use th 7K Designator.

While i do agree that eventually children have to think for themselves and take responsibility for their own actions, It is still the parents job to think for their child when their child can not or will not think for themself. Also its the parent job to step in when a kid is obviously out of control. But then again i still say parents should be able to spank a child from time to time also, within reason, and screw what the CPS says. If i ever said to my father im gonna call CPS if you hit me, he'd have back handed me clear into next week and handed me the phone and said "here call an ambulance while your at it" lol. The lack of parental discipline on children and adolescents reflects the fact that society has given more power to children then to parents. A good spanking from time to time isnt the worst thing in the world, especially if its well deserved. I dont remember hearing about crap like this (Children out of control) in the 70's and 80's yea there were drug problems, but the child damn well knew their place and had respect. just one mans oppinion tho. Also they didnt close the schools because of concerns over a few trouble makers, they closed the schools due to a massive fight that left people seriously injured and i believe at least one person dead, not sure about that one tho, and it spilled into the schools, and it currently is sstill unclear as to why it started or how many people were involved and who those individuals were, as not everyone involved is currently known. so thats why they closed schools as a precaution to prevent further injury. at least that is my understanding of the situation. i may be wrong, but to my knowledge thats what happened. If any one knows differently please share as i am always looking to have the facts right and dont want to go on record if mine are not fully accurate.

64FFMJK YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD BRO! The problem again comes back to parental responsibility, regardless of what grade these students are in, you cant honestly expect a child to constantly think ahead about how their actions will impact their lives or to say hey thats not a good idea, or somethings not right here maybe i should say something to someone. PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY!! It is up to the parents to THINK FOR the children. That after all is the point of PARENTING, to raise a Well rounded and productive member of society. I understand that they have many outside influences, like TV, and Music, not to mention that celebrities send the completely wrong message. However, again it all comes back to good parenting, i watched and listened to the same tv shows as the "trouble makers" in my school did, i listened to eminem talk about killing people and commiting suicide, however my parents made it abundantly clear that they were not the norm in society and 90% probably more, but 90% for arguments sake of what you see and hear is just for show, and not actually something they did or want you to do. Regardless, there is a responsibility on the parents end to guide their children in the right direction and make it clear to them that unlike in tv and music, when you kill someone, you dont get out of jail when the song or episode is over. I really do wonder where the parents are and what is going throught some of their heads. V85 makes a goood point also, the ones who do have the foresight to think and decide to stay home are the ones who were never a threat to anyone to begin with.

You know not for nothing but it really makes you wonder where the parents are and what they are teaching their kids, if this stufff is in the schools, i remember the days when i could walk to school without any worries, and also i NEVER had ANY police presence in any schools i went to, only time i heard of that stuff was in the City in the PS's. you would think that in the after math of columbine, that parents and schools would make a more conscious effort to teach their children better and get more involved. But again as usual america has forgotten it, and gotten back into their "I feel safe" slump. Props to the local and higher up police agencies for stepping up so quickly to prevent a repeat of that incident and making an effort since obviously school administrators cant be trusted to look for this kind of propencity in students, and parents are obviously sucking at life. SAD.

nice, thatnks for the update. i know theyve done some revamping to the roads in recent years in tarrytown so they may be wider then they use to be, and yea any video you can grab would be great i wanna see that bad boy all lit up, other wise im gonna have to go ask my cousin to do it and i dont wanna have to drive to tarrytown lol

I was able to find this on THE DCJS Website: Training Academy Directory Zone 14 Dutchess County Law Enforcement Academy •Address: 150 North Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 •Contact: Deputy Sheriff Shawn Gallagher •Phone: 845.486.3870 •Fax: 845.486.3890 •Email: sgallagher@co.dutchess.ny.us Ulster County Law Enforcement Training Group •Address: 1 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401 •Contact: Lieutenant Egidio Tinti •Phone: 845.331.4766 •Fax: 845.331.2166 •Email: policeacademy@ucletg.com •Approved to offer the Pre-Employment Police Basic Training Course through 12/31/2010 Ulster County Sheriff's Academy •Address: 380 Boulevard, Kingston, NY 12401 •Contact: Deputy Sheriff James Di Mele •Phone: 845.334.8193 •Fax: 845.338.3645 •Email: jdim@co.ulster.ny.us Zone 14 Law Enforcement Academy •Address: Columbia-Greene Community College, 4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 •Contact: Chief Kevin Boehme •Phone: 518.392.3451 •Fax: 518.392.3110 •Email: chathampd@fairpoint.net __________ * Zone 14 includes Columbia, Dutchess, Greene and Ulster counties This is the website i found it at, it has lots of helpful information to help you get a lot of your questions answered: http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/ops/training/zoneacademies/zone_14.htm Hope this will be helpful to you and anyone else that is interested in the same. also on the website, there is contact information listed for each training zone in the state, so no matter where you are you can find someone to contact about this issue. The one that myself and i believe 201/65 were speaking of above is this one " Ulster County Law Enforcment Training Group" I Dealt With Lt. Tinti, when i was thinking of going through this program, he is easy to work with, very straight foreward as to the expectations and requirements, and will do whatever he can to help you get to where you want to be. Again hope this helps. and Good luck.

Thank you for posting that, you made me realize the typo i made above, where i stated the OCCC gave this class, when i meant to say UCC. Everyone makes mistakes just glad someone caught it and corrected me. Thanks again =D

Would be interested to know the exact specs on this truck, i a gree iut does look like a very long truck, having grown up in tarrytown, i would think that its a bit long given some of the roads in the district especially in the crest and reservoir area, Very nice tho, i do like, can any one get a video of it lit up?

In Dutchess county several of the smaller Departments, including Wappingers falls, hire pt's. In fact if you get yourself into the academy, after phase 1 is completed, they will sponsor you from the beginning of Phase 2 forward to graduation, so you might wanna get in touch with them and find out more info, i know thw college (OCCC) offers the course and it is relatively inexpensive compared to the other ones out there. Good Luck.