CALGARY – The Calgary Police Service is unveiling its first ever charity calendar, featuring some of their hairiest members.
Almost all of the Canine Unit’s 19 dogs are featured in the 2014 calendar, which shows the four-legged models in and around the city at several local landmarks.
The 13-month family-friendly calendar was spearheaded by Canine Unit Const. Shawn MacGillivary, a 13-year member of the service, with six of those in the Canine Unit.
His dog, Nox, a general patrol dog who is also trained in drug detection, is the feature image for December 2014.
Money raised goes towards the Calgary Police Foundation, which helps fund community initiatives to reduce youth victimization and criminal activity by focusing on education, prevention and early intervention.
CPS dogs attend more than 8,000 police-related calls every year.
This year alone, police service dogs have responded to roughly 4,200 calls, with the dogs being deployed in more than half of those situations.
Since January, at least 174 arrests can be attributed directly to the unit.
Only 2,500 of the limited-edition $10 calendars were printed.
They are available for purchase online or at several local businesses while supplies last.
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