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K9 Officer Visits Avery Elementary Kids Club

Recently, fifteen Avery Elementary School students were visited by a four-legged crime fighter, and his human partner, Officer Bartley. The children were attending K-Kids Club, an after-school program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Bellevue. The Kiwanis Club of Bellevue was formed more than twenty years ago and has thirty-eight members. K-Kids Club was held in the Avery School library where K9 Officer Bartley spoke about the unique qualities possessed by his canine partner Rex.

Kiwanis organizer Don Mayovski and Avery Elementary School’s Faculty Adviser Nancy A. Nielsen watched as every student who asked got an opportunity to pet Rex. Community Policing Coordinator Glen Truax said, "The Bellevue Police Department supports any activity that helps children see the Police as their friend and helper." Mr. Truax gave all attendees assorted fun and educational police-related items.

If you would like more information about public appearances by the Bellevue Police Department, visit the Community Policing area of this website. To view photos of the event, see the Public Appearances photo gallery.

Photo: Officer Bartley and K9 Rex with Avery student