Camilla Chamber hosting raffle to support police department’s K9 unit

CAMILLA, Ga. (WALB) - The Camilla Chamber of Commerce is hosting a raffle to help bring a K9 unit to the Camilla Police Department.The fundraiser features a Hays LTI smoker, with raffle tickets selling for $20 each.The proceeds will help the department purchase and train a K9, along with covering expenses such as equipment, transportation, veterinary care, food and ongoing training.The department says a K9 unit would provide an additional resource to help keep the community safe.A police K9 can assist with detecting narcotics, tracking, searches, locating suspects and helping find missing people.The fundraiser is also an opportunity for the community to support the department as it works to establish the new unit.Those interested in participating can purchase raffle tickets for $20 each through the Camilla Police Department.Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Let us know. Please include the article’s headline in your message.To stay up to date on all the latest news