Sentinel Patriot Club

STAND T.A.L.L. in 2025 provided funding for the acquisition of K-9s for three law enforcement departments in western NC. We raised and donated more than $30,000 for the purchase of three dogs, their related training and the highly specialized equipment to protect and maintain the K-9s and their handlers within those departments. In addition, STAND T.A.L.L. sponsored seven K-9 handlers to the International K-9 Training Conference held in September in Nashville, TN. This annual event provides the handlers with the opportunity to learn new techniques and view the latest in technology and equipment specifically for the management and deployment of these highly trained dogs.

STAND T.A.L.L. donated $6,500 to sponsor members of local area law enforcement to attend two annual enhanced training conferences held in western North Carolina. The first of these conferences was for the School Resource Officers who provide on-site protection and support to local area public schools. With threats at schools throughout the nation increasing, learning the latest strategies and techniques for protecting our children is a high priority for law enforcement. We at STAND T.A.L.L. feel strongly about supporting this effort. The second annual conference is for the personnel who work in Emergency Dispatch. The conference provides mental health support, as well as current strategies to enhance the skill sets of these professionals who are the first point of contact when a situation is called in on the 9-1-1 phone system for law enforcement or medical emergencies.