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Apply for the APD Academy

The Amarillo Police Department is currently taking applications for its 100^th Police Academy. www.amarillopolice.org

The Civil Service Exam for the Academy will be September 10^th.

For any questions call Sgt. Wes Lang at 378-5251, Sgt. Ogden at 378-9456, or Sgt. West at 378-4006.

Thank you so much for your help.

Sgt. Wes Lang

Amarillo PD

806-378-5251

National Dog Day on August 26th encourages dog ownership of all breeds. While seeking a new companion, be sure to consider the mutts, mixes, purebreds, and everything in between.

Whether mixed or purebred, embrace the opportunity for all dogs to live a happy, safe, and abuse-free life. They all give us companionship. Additionally, they keep us safe, and they aid those in need. Dogs play. Well, they play many roles in our lives, too! They keep us healthy, both physically and mentally.

While many days aim to find loving homes for dogs, this day expands that consideration to look beyond the breed. Look into the heart of the animal. The purpose of the National Dog Day Foundation is to rescue 10,000 dogs each year.

A dog is man’s best friend.

Breeds

Purebreds are animals whose parents were both of the same breed. While the American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes official breeds, not all dogs with parents from the same breed are considered official by the AKC. One benefit of purebred animals is that characteristics such as behavior and size are predictable.

With mixed breed animals, the genetics becomes uncertain, and some of the predictability is lost. However, when it comes to choosing a dog to add to your family or for training one to join a team, both purebred and mixed breeds may still fit the bill. Both types of dogs, young and old, find their way to shelters.

Apply for the APD Academy

The Amarillo Police Department is currently taking applications for its 100^th Police Academy. www.amarillopolice.org

The Civil Service Exam for the Academy will be September 10^th.

For any questions call Sgt. Wes Lang at 378-5251, Sgt. Ogden at 378-9456, or Sgt. West at 378-4006.

Thank you so much for your help.

Sgt. Wes Lang

Amarillo PD

806-378-5251

On August 27th National ‘Just Because’ Day offers up an opportunity to do stuff…just because.  Feel free to celebrate this day any way you choose.  Just because!

Every day we all do things that are expected or required of us. Sometimes we even do things because we have to do them, we don’t know why.  Well, on this occasion, that does not apply.  This day is a chance to do something without rhyme or reason.

• It could be that there is an outfit at the mall that you are admiring; buy it…just because.
• Maybe you want to use a vacation day just to go fishing; do it…just because.
• Perhaps you would like to pay the tab for the table next to you at your favorite restaurant; do it…just because.
• Possibly you want to sing really loud while you’re in your car, by yourself, with your windows rolled down; do it…just because.
• Surprise someone with flowers…just because!
• Make something up…just because!
• Or maybe, just maybe, do something just because Mom said so.