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In September, the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office unveiled a new indoor K-9 training facility, which is the first one on the Treasure Coast. The idea behind the indoor facility is that, while the training for a K-9 partner and officer are extensive, the physical limitations of training in Florida’s intense heat can prove to be detrimental to progress. The indoor facility, which is open to all law enforcement agencies on the Treasure Coast and includes an office, kitchen, bedroom, and living room, will help ensure that the dogs and handlers will be able to complete their vital training and practice ‘real-life’ situations and scenarios without completely wearing them out physically. Helping to support this important facet of law enforcement made the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Training Unit a simple choice for the November Dyer Difference Award in Indian River County.

The Dyer Difference Award is all about celebrating the beauty and kindness in our midst. For the Dyer family and the members of the Dyer staff, the award and the $6,000 in donations made monthly between the St. Lucie and Indian River Counties are all about helping to make a positive difference in the community. For the recipients, it’s an acknowledgement of their tireless efforts to do the same and a much-needed financial boost to help further their missions. If you’d like to nominate a non-profit organization for the Dyer Difference Award, please visit http://www.dyerdifference.org or find Dyer Difference on Facebook.