November 6, 2015
This Friday, November 6, 2015, Aftermath Services presented the Lake County Sheriff’s K9 Unit with a $5,000 check as part of Aftermath’s annual K9 Giveaway Contest. Presenting the check was Aftermath’s CEO Doug Berto; Lake County Undersheriff Ray Rose proudly accepted. Several members of the local K9 unit were on hand to pose for photos, […]
November 4, 2015
Last week, Aftermath Services had the pleasure of attending the biggest law enforcement event of the year. The 2015 IACP Conference, hosted by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, is the world’s largest gathering of law enforcement leaders, drawing more than 14,000 public safety professionals from around the world, according to the organization’s website. […]
October 30, 2015
As October comes to an end, so does the 2015 Aftermath K9 Contest. In its fourth year, the contest has undergone a complete makeover, and the excitement is greater than ever. Many readers have caught up with our blog posts and kept an eye on social media, tracking their local department as we narrow down […]
October 26, 2015
Fall conference season is upon us! This week, Aftermath is attending the IACP in downtown Chicago, but last week, the Illinois Homicide Investigator Association (ILHIA) hosted their annual conference at the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca, IL. According to the website, the purpose of the ILHIA is “to support law enforcement officers and prosecutors by […]
October 23, 2015
Just one week remains in the annual Aftermath K9 Contest. To mark the occasion, our blog today examines the benefits of these specialized officers. We will also announce the top 15 competitors currently in the running for the $5,000 prize. So what makes a K9 unit so important to police work? According to the online […]
October 21, 2015
As the annual NFDA Conference wraps up, we take a few moments to catch up with the Aftermath crew who attended the event. Sponsored by the National Funeral Directors Association, the event was hosted in Indianapolis this year and included educational sessions, meet-and-greets, and an expo of products and services beneficial to the funeral industry. […]
October 16, 2015
After a 2007 traffic crash involving a tractor-trailer filled with over 200 kilos of cocaine, the Lower Allen Police Department in Pennsylvania began thinking seriously about adding a K9 Unit to the force. With the aid of the Aftermath K9 Contest, that goal became reality. Officer Rocco has assisted the department with his handler, veteran […]
October 16, 2015
People begin hoarding for a number of reasons. They believe they will need the items they keep; they think items will be valuable one day; they are emotionally attached to items, feel sentimental, or they have trouble seeing items in the trash. Whether hoarding is connected to a medical condition or a condition all its […]
October 14, 2015
It’s that time of year again when a trip to the supermarket or the office can mean exposure to all forms of colds, bacteria, germs, and other illnesses. You’ve got your flu shot, but now what? Colds, while minor, can still put a damper on your productivity…and make you feel miserable for days to come. […]
October 9, 2015
At Aftermath Services, we understand the importance of having a good team and the necessary equipment to support getting the job done right For many law enforcement agencies, funds for safety equipment, uniforms, and investigative supplies can be challenging to obtain. Supportive units such as K9 operations are typically underfunded, if they exist at all. […]