This is a press release from the Vancouver Police Department:

The Vancouver Police Department wishes to extend our sincere appreciation to the public for the outpouring of support following the death of Vancouver Police K9 Dakota. A memorial fund has been established at the Bank of Clark County for anyone who would like to donate money toward the purchase of another K9.

Details for donating to the ‘Dakota Memorial Fund' include:

• Donations of cash or checks (checks must be made payable to ‘Dakota Memorial Fund' can be dropped off in person at the Bank of Clark County branch at 1400 Washington Street in Vancouver.
• Donations can be mailed to the Bank of Clark County (attn: ‘Dakota Memorial Fund' on outside of envelope and on check), PO Box 61725, Vancouver, WA  98666-1725.
• Donation envelopes that can be mailed to the Bank of Clark County are available at any Vancouver Police precinct during regular office hours (M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
  -East- 520 SE 155th Avenue
  -West- 2800 NE Stapleton Rd.
  -Headquarters-605 E Evergreen Blvd

The Vancouver Police Department cannot accept donations directly. All donations must be directed to the ‘Dakota Memorial Fund' established at the Bank of Clark County. All money collected for this fund will go toward the purchase and training of a Vancouver Police K9. Any additional funding that exceeds those costs will be used exclusively for the Vancouver Police Department K9 unit.

At this time there are no finalized plans for a memorial ceremony for Dakota. When details on a ceremony are completed the Vancouver Police Department will send out a media release and post information on the Vancouver Police Department Web site at www.vanpolice.org.