McKeesport K-9 unit benefits from Roethlisberger grant
By JEFF STITT
jstitt@yourmvi.com
McKeesport’s K-9 Unit is one of eight in southwestern Pennsylvania-based receiving cash thanks to Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
An announcement was made Monday that the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation is doling out $70,000 worth of grants to the eight units.
In addition to McKeesport, the Allegheny County and Beaver County sheriff’s offices, along with Center Township, Conewango Township, Connellsville, East Liverpool and Salineville police departments will all be receiving shares of the cash.
According to Roethlisberger, the grants will be used in a variety of canine-focused initiatives, including the establishment of new K-9 units, replacement of retiring dogs, acquisition and updating of K-9 vehicles, purchasing of safety and training equipment and training and certification of new and existing K-9s.
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