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�� t�rA-> CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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\* WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32703
Telephone(305)327-1800
January 25, 1983
MAYOR/COMMISSION
Re: K-9 Program
Attached for your information is a package pertaining to a K-9 Unit
submitted to me by Chief Govoruhk.
The dogs are owned by two of our policement and are presently in school
and scheduled to finish up on February 15, 1984. Upon completion the Chief
would like to utilize the dogs in the department as required. Cost should -
be minimal and I understand, and will confirm, that our liability insurance
will cover the dogs without an increase in cost.
Our police officers involved are dedicated and have spent much of their
off-duty time on this project. They believe, as do I, that this unit will
enhance our emergency service. I recommend you favorably consider this
program.
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Richard Roza sky
City Manager/
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John Govoruhk
Chief of Folic
`:;inter Springs Police Department
102 i`i. Moss R d.
''inter Springs , Florida 32708
Dear Sir:
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This is to certify that I , Jerry :ans D`rI, am in full support
of the proposed K-9 unit for the Winter Springs Police Department .
I understand that the two dogs to be used, are owned by their pers-
pective handlers: Detective R. W. Butler (his german shepard Lobo)
and Officer J. McClure (his german shepard Chief) , and that both dogs
will be utilized for police work. Other dogs may be added in the
future if needed.
As a licensed veterinarian by the State of Florida, practiceing
in the City of Winter Springs, I wish to donate my professional ser-
vices and any and all medications needed, at any time , FR , OF CHART':
for this much needed unit . This will include : .":edication, X-rays,
shots, heart worm medication, medication for sickness , injuries (such
as gunshots, etc . ) , this will also include examinations, the frequency
of 'vhich will be set at a later date , by myself and the handlers .
Respectfully
`eery D1IT
a �,
131 Hwy 434
:linter. Springs, Fla. 32708
327-0878
„ 'w4f�: RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(� DIVISION OF FRANK B.HALL B CO.INC.
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4401 EAST COLONIAL DRIVE• P.O.BOX 20654•ORLANDO,FLORIDA 32814• TELEPHONE(305)891-2031
October 11, 1982
Chief Govorhak
City of Winter Springs
P. 0. Drawer D
Winter Springs, Florida 32096
Re: Animal Liability
Dear Chief Govorhak:
This is to confirm our coversation today regarding liability
for animals. If the city will be using animals in the
Police Department, the current policy will cover the animals
at no additional charge. The policy does not, however, cover
animal mortality. This type of coverage is available, but
it tends to be rather costly.
If the city decides to use the dogs in the. Police Department,
please notify us so that we can endorse the policy
accordingly. Also, if the city would like a quote for
animal mortality we can obtain one for you.
If you have any other questions, please contact our office.
Sincerely,
/tlY(Y0--/
Cindi Doty
Underwriting Dept.
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OCT 1 J 1982
W!NIER , . ,,,NGS
PO ;CE DEPARTMENT
Cctober 13 , 1982
John Govoruhk
Chief of Police
Winter Springs Police Department
102 N. r."oss Rd.
'linter Springs , 71orida 32708
Dear Sir:
The K-9 School starts at the Orlando Police Department the
second week in January, It is a ten (10) week course, five (5)
days a week from 8 am until 5 pm. (Training schedule forthcomming) ,
Training is free of charge as the dogs will be used in Police work.
Both myself and J. McClure have already recieved our dogs,
both have been checked out by Dr. Jerry ;ons, Veternarian in the
City of Winter Springs, they have recieved all their ,shots and have
been started on a program of vitamins and heart worm medication
(for prevention of same) . The dogs 1-ill be o'mc d and handled by
myself and J. McClure and all upkeep: fodd, shelter, etc. will re-
main our responsibility. Dr. Tons has graciously offered to donate
all medication, treatments, check-ups, shots and any medical services
for the dogs free of charge , in essance this eliminates any costs to
the city. The only costs will be the equipment the K-9 needs for
training, such as collars, leashes, leads, etc . which will amount
to less than ,3100.00 per dog. Cur Insurance covers the K-9' s with
no additional charge . We are scheduled to meet with J. Green of
the Orlando Police Department on th 27th and 28th of October 1982
(with our dogs) from 8 am until 4 pm on both days and .all information
on the school , schedule , times, etc. will be recieved at that time .
. •ectfully
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Detective 2. J. Butler
Winter Springs Police Department
102 NORTH MOSS ROAD • WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32707 • TELEPHONE (305) 327-1000
( ctober 1932
Johh Govoruhk
Chief of Policy
'linter Springs Police Department
102 N. P.oss ?load
'.linter Springs , Florida 32703
Dear Sir:
nclosed you 'gill find a copy of our version of the K-9 train-
in7 manual , SCP that we can use as a guide , and some general inform-
ation on K-9 , below, We have listed the other information you re-
quested.
'qui+ment suppliers: Las-sana/argus, Ltd.
247 ',Jest 36th St. New York, N.Y. 10018
(212) 594-4590
'le can not advise you at this time on the equipment that we
need because we do not know, as at this stage , we are learning too.
Then we go to another agency, basicly we will need; a short traffic
lead, a long tracking lead, tracking harness, choke chain, feed pan,
comb and brush. For training: leather collar, tie doin chain, pup-
tug or sack can be made from a burlap bag, (fold it several times
and se-:) . .)e need a sack, an intermediate wrap, and a hidden wrap.
lr chP cked 'lith the City of .;t. Pete, and it is 'self-insured,
they carry -no additional insurance because of the dogs.
'respectfully
,)2tectJ ve 7.W. Butler
fflcer sames i cClure
.!inter .springs Police Depart .
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. . The following information may be helpful to your department.
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. . ,History:
'St. Petersburg began the 1 -9 program in 196B utilizing one
' 1969 the unit expanded to four dogs and increased
dog. By
. to 18 dogs by 1977 . Due to budget cuacl►F� rthepincepnt
has maintained 12 dogs during 1978-1979 .
incep-
tion of the K-9 program, the frmat has
we have
several times. As new • ideas
made every attempt at updating to ake full ad a wege of
modern training theory and methods.
train handlers from other police departments. . •
. : Department Needs: .
Several parameters should be considered in. eference to the
• need for K-9 patrol in your city.
1. Community acceptance , s
and attitude
increase your
prt) •
2. The actual need for I
• - departments crime fighting goals.
3. Budget and available funds/federal govern-
• went grants.
A. Training - biggest expense is for initial
17 week school (approximately $360. 00 per
handler/dog for needed equipment/supplies)
plus handler salaries, K-9 patrol cars.
B. Cost of dog - if purchased.
- C. - Food - veterinary. compound) .
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D. Assorted equipment (K-9 training per
E. Supplemental pay for handlers (51.00 omp P
day) - present average monthly cost dog,
food, vet, supplement pay is $ 0
if v our department decides to begin a K-9 umit the following
items would be considered.
- 1. Training format: the effective u e of o K-9 dogs
• hinges on beginning with a healthfi strg
_ ' aggressive dog that should have to below listed
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• - - -qualities: r male at least one
A: German Shepherd Do �, , Funds no
• year old, no less than 60 p ,
- . heartZa0rms, no hip d 1aSi2 (x-ray hips) .
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• _- The dog should be alert,
fear biter, and have a stro:'ag desire to
please. The dog should lila to play
. (chase ball, fetch stick) a d have no fear,
• of loud noise (thunder, fireworks, gunfire)
and have a good nose.
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The choice of personnel for K-9 work should:
1. Have at least 3 years police experience.
2. Have a good reputation with commander and fellow
officers and personnel file should reflect low
• sick time, citizen complaint. .
' 3. - Should have a good .stat record and 'an aggressive
approach to patrol work. •
4. High interest in animals and love dogs.
• 5. Be willing to invest a lot of personal time and
. effort with his dog and to keep the dog in his •
home as a family member. •
6 Must be willing to maintain top physical con-
dition for himself and his dog as well as to
pursue follow-up training.
• 7., . -Must have patience and understanding in order
- • to work with the dog as a. team, using praise
• -as the reward.•
Facilities: •
Area -- Training involves a need- for clean cool ground area
- with ample shade and water supply, away from city ,
. noise, etc.
' Vehicle -- The handler .should be assigned a patrol vehicle
- with the back seat removed and a plywood floor
. boo ) d inserted with a hole designed for holding
a vo er bucket.
- - - - Format: - .
The traininh,uld begin with orientation between handler
-and dog. The 1 i• I i owing training schedule is recommended:
. 1. (11,!.di:r ie : Handlers will maintain a military
Lc::I i n during training and begin obediance ex-
erci.se:; using the verbal commands "sit" , "down" ,
" ,� " "
. - come" stay , "no" , "fetch it" , and "leave it" ,
"hold it ". ,
2. 1•i:)) chin).;: Forced military marching using military
commands for column and flanking maneuvers to build
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- • up the endurance of both handler and dog. Obedi-
Ince commands will be repetitive to reinforce new
•
. beaviour. . •
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3. Article Fetch: Dogs are instructed to -fetch any
article placed in front of •them and hold it until
the command "leave it" .
4. Article Seek: Dogs will begin to use their noses
- - to search for articles laid out in a straight line
on command "seek, .fetch" . -
. 5. Tracking: The dogs will begin to apply articles
seeks over a longer distance with the inclusion of
a person as the last item. The comand will be '
"seek, fetch, track" , "find him". The tracking
will be extended for many weeks under a variety of
conditions and distances. Dogs will be .praised
- thoroughly for each successful track. • - 7 -
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6. Attack Work: A limited amount of time should be " •
given to attack training *as it is not the primary .
function of the dog. The dogs will be agitated
. only when the handler is present and never by the
handler himself. Dogs will be taught to bite hard
on a wrap held by the agitator and will release
• hold on the command "leave it"
• 7• Handler Protection: Parallels attack work with
• the handler as avlead seak(traffic
track withsattack)of
8. Area Search: Off
• subject on being located. (Limited use)
9. Building Search: Emphasizes' team work between
• handler/dog is searching for hidden subjects in a
building. .
Academic: The haridler .should be thoroughly dog,
• • theory of animal behavior,
• - and physiology, legal and civa.l liability of
use of canine dog. ,
Recommendations: .
' Your department should consider beginning with at least two
dogs so as to have at least one available during high crime
periods, (evenings , midnights , etc. ) . The new K-9 officers
should try to generate support from their fellow officers and
the community. Our K-9 officers are widely accepted in our
community as a very vital and strong deterrant to crime. We
often do volunteer demonstrations in the city for various
groups and oDLain much support in this fashion.
you y
Once you have stepped into the realm of the canine unit }
will. find it is a lot ofcontactome• if You
you�Jneedafurther find
assist-
ver_y. rewarding• Please
ance. Good luck with your program. -
• - Sincerely, .
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" randpa is so old and he walks Now he's a believer.
with a cane,"the worried per- The Virginia Search and Rescue Dog
son might say."He can't have Association is one of six nationally recog-
wandered too far away." nized units whose services are free to
Most officers know the hopeless,helpless police departments everywhere. The U.S.
feeling. The unsuccessful search party military will arrange to transport dogs and
crawls through the brush.The hours pass. trainers by helicopter if there is no nearby
Uncertainty makes it harder on the family. unit available.
The officers suspect that Grandpa is dead. The only cost to localities is a possible
During one such search, Culpeper meal for the trainers. "We carry freeze-
County Sheriff Robert Peters remembered dried provisions for both the dogs and their
hearing about the Virginia Search and trainers," says VSRDA President Alice
Rescue Dog Association (VSRDA), but Stanley, "but if given a choice between
was skeptical of stories he had heard about freeze-dried scrambled eggs and a steak
their high rate of success in locating lost dinner at the best restaurant,which do you
persons. think we'd rather have?"
His department had spent four hours in Member units of the national umbrella
a fruitless search through woods and fields association, (the American Rescue Dog
looking for an 87-year-old man who had Association which was founded in 1972)
been reported missing from his home since are active in Washington,New York,New
early that afternoon.The sheriff decided he Jersey,New Mexico,Virginia,and Wiscon-
owed it to the family to try every avenue. sin. Another currently being formed in
North Carolina is less than a year old and
not yet fully active.
Each unit takes three days of testing
before it is accepted as a full voting member
and undergoes periodic testing n maintain
Search By membership.
Dogs and trainers undertake nine to 12
months of extensive training before they
are allowed to participate in their first
search.It takes up to two years before they
By Michele May are considered fully qualified and polished.
The dogs spend one day a month brush-
ing up on search techniques with exercises
geared in complexity to the age of the dog.
First a puppy plays hide-and-seek with her
(females are found to make the best search
dogs)handler.An older dog climbs through
Around midnight he did something new. and crawls over obstacles—ramps, cul-
He called the VSRDA 24-hour alert number. verts,swinging boards;she looks for hand
Sheriff Peters says he was still dubious lers hiding in treetops.Her general appear-
when he saw the volunteers,mostly young ance is much like that of a soldier going
ladies in blue jeans, arrive with five pet through basic training. As in the Marines,
German shepherds.He took one look and only the best make the grade. The dogs
swore softly to himself;now his reputation must be alert,intelligent,healthy and even
was on the line.They had better deliver,he tempered.
thought. When they complete a test or when they
The volunteers scanned a topographical actually find a lost person in the field, the
map of the search area,split it into several dogs are praised, "Good girl!" and are
pie-slice shaped wedges, and took off at a rewarded with play sessions.They like the
trot in different directions with their dogs sport.
sniffing the air. They found the man in 15 While volunteer handlers receive no pay
minutes. for their service, they take their work
Unfortunately,this story ends sadly;the seriously and undergo strenuous training.
man was drowned in a creek three-quarters Standards are high for them also. Unit
of a mile behind his home. Yet, for the leaders must successfully complete a 40-
family, the uncertainty was over. For the hour "managing a search" course. They
police, the case was closed. Says Peters, can calculate probabilities and predict a
"We couldn't have done it without them." path of travel in a particular terrain. They
He was impressed by the efficient and study the psychology and behavior of lost
organized way the VSRDA conducts a persons. For example, they know that
search. He says he will call them again. such people tend to travel downhill. Most
46 POLICE PRODUCT NEWS/SEPTEMBER 1982
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�s area and eventually pinpoint the location of
to �; �, r�•„ •.,_r. the lost person.
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A „ go on a search and pay their own expenses.
Costs of training and caring for the dog,
N ` traveling to training sessions, and buying
t .... equipment can total$2,000 for each volun-
-, Leer during the first year alone.
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Search squads solicit donations of money
_ 1 and goods from civic groups.A telephone
• + , '`� company recently gave the Virginia Asso
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ciation a radio-equipped van.The VSRDA
i y F,. has a slide presentation to show civic
• r t �` ' ��� leaders and potential volunteers what hap-
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� _1 pens during training sessions and actual
i. t r (` ,: z s searches.
f" Still,one of the major problems is making
the service known to the police agencies
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that might be helped.The associations may
! - 1 _ 4 , �± - f not offer their aid; they must wait to be
t. �¢�- requested by the appropriate department.
A. r= ; VSRDA President Alice Stanley says this
,. .44a4& .. .1 restriction is frustrating at times.She wished•
•,t ¶ t e "� -y � �,:,, ...ws she might have been invited to assist police
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z / after the Atlanta killings.She knew her dogs
• a i could find the victims quicker than the
y r ��. police, but supposed Atlanta authorities
5 z'i.T :: ..,,," ` ; had never heard of the search dog asso-
. ciations.
"•` �" -'� i � Sometimes a famous case catches
1.'' t•, ?r•` ■ } x ." nationwide police attention. It was Mrs.
' . •• Stanley and her dog,a puppy out on one of
:� . *.a .,w. her first searches, who found the missing
• s
,. - t victim in the slaying of two Appalachian
+�' . 11."-4 x - ••,' hikers last June.After the couple had been
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,•a •' : missing in the mountains for nine days.
"P" , �"' ,.•1,.. a -,..• -1 Ir,. r ...•.,:..,4r., another hiker found the body of the woman.
Police called in the VSRDA to look for her
t:.'4 ' male companion who was found just 300
.. feet away from where the first body had
been discovered,but Mrs.Stanley says she
x' doesn't think the second one ever would•
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-T:. have been found without the dogs. It had• ' ., been stuffed into a sleeping bag and hidden
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�, .� ,r, . +-• -'^ ` At. ms s , „ '� `: t became suspicious when she saw a broken
�► � j,,- AN:. ► :11=._, all? a tree branch.Her puppy alerted immediately
r.o- •••• I, `"- ^N ;r r, r _ r h` _ and went straight to the body.
„: ' ,k,..>,e• ioa .,,,�_.� :+ .-.:ii,,, .,.4iit While word of such spectacular cases
,, '_�+-t #+ z . ' ;r`. travels the grapevine of professional law
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are published in the press, sometimes
VSRDA dogs must complete obstacle course training. smaller forces think the dog associations
are "elitist" groups. "Not so," says Mrs.
are found a mile or more away from their doorsmanship. Stanley. "We don't care who is lost. We'll
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point of departure. When a person starts Teams are able to work anywhere, day find them.
to suffer from hypothermia,the surface of or night,in all kinds of weather.They carry Police should expect dramatic scenes
his skin feels hot. He starts to take off his their own survival gear and food. During a when they call a search association. Help
clothes—thus increasing his danger and search, they keep in constant contact by may arrive by helicopter. With engines
the need to find him as soon as possible. radio with the team leader at the operation running and blades whirling, the aircraft
All volunteers know advanced first aid base. As they report sites where the dogs has barely touched ground before the dogs
1 and how to read a map and use a compass. "alert"to scents in the air,the leader plots are"off-loading"and running for the search
They go on periodic overnight camping a map to see if the alerts form a pattern of site,ready to go right to work.
trips to increase their stamina and out- travel.This way they can narrow the search The volunteers question officers on the
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VSRDA dogs off-load helicopters with engines running.
scene about efforts already made,ask the can pick up the scent of the lost person in outside the search area.Thus,the dogs can
family for a description of the person, the wind currents and are not distracted by be used specifically to narrow the search
study the terrain, set up their operation "contaminating" footprints. Air-scenting area and eliminate certain parts of it.
base, and plan their approach. They may dogs are not confused by previous searches. When a victim is later found dead within
ask a few local residents with a thorough They have also had success in picking up the search area,he has probably wandered
knowledge of the area along on the hunt, scents through water currents while the back into the area. The time of death is
but want police to keep sightseers well out dogs travel in boats helping to find drowning usually found to be after the dogs' depar-
of the area.Air scents can travel up to two victims. ture. Sometimes a person is found near
miles depending on weather conditions During a search,police personnel can be where dogs alerted during the search, but
and valuable time is lost when dogs"find" effective lookouts at points along roads, the person had apparently continued wan-
extra people. For the same reason, police trails,or powerlines.A disoriented moving dering through the area after crossing paths
should leave the immediate area when the person might stumble upon such obvious with the dogs.
dogs start their search. paths. Whenever police are faced with a difficult
Almost comical situations develop some- When the dogs find the lost person,they search, dog handlers say—don't just con-
times. Mrs. Stanley says her puppy came are trained to return immediately to their template; call. Sometimes as they prepare .
upon a crew of workers building a house handlers. Neither the dog nor the handler to leave their homes,the volunteers receive
during one search. The dog decided she will touch the person or disturb the scene word that the person has already been
had found the victim. in any way if the person is dead- The found.That pleases them much more than
"They're with us," Mrs. Stanley said operation base receives report that the being called too late.Anytime police think
quietly—a routine explanation the dogs person is located and then police resume the possibility exists that a person can be
understand clearly. But in this case, Mrs. the investigation. A debriefing session saved if time is saved, the search associa-
Stanley says her puppy gave her a funny follows. tions want to be called as soon as possible.
look as though wondering how all these Association spokespersons say brie dog It won't cost the police department a
people so obviously involved in a static is as effective as 100 foot searchers. With cent, but not calling might cost a life. To
project could be part of the search party. three to five dogs in the area, police can contact them quickly, police may call the
The dog seemed to shrug her shoulders, expect an approximate 80 percent success Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Center
then again put her nose to the air. rate. When dogs fail to locate the lost at Scott Airforce Base. The toll-free hot
Unlike tracking dogs,German shepherds person, he is later often found entirely line number is 800-851-3051. VF
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air and got back into the car.He had made hers."What's your father's first name?" "They sent you,didn't they?"The voice
up his mind. "It's Earl,Earl Winston." was almost a whisper. The man hadn't
"What exactly has your father been "Okay,wait here.We'll be back in a few turned around.The voice seemed to come
doing?"he asked firmly,looking at the girl. minutes,".Allman said,leaving the car. from the darkness.
"After supper,while I was clearing up, I As,he walked toward the barn,Allman's "Nobody sent me.I found your daughter
l heard him shouting from the living room. thoughts turned not to the farmer's prob- out on the road.She asked me to talk with
There's no one else in the house—he was lems or the potential danger, but to you to see if I could help."
yelling at nobody. Then,all of a sudden, I Goshawk. Later on, after this mess was Winston turned only slightly, showing
heard a crash.He was just smashing things over, he would go pick up Goshawk. He Allman a profile. He had a weary, drawn
for no reason. Then he began to throw would chew a piece of his ass.Just who in face,and a glaze in his eyes.
things.I ran in,but he looked right through hell did he think he was,leaving me on the "You've come to take the farm,"Winston
me like I wasn't there. He hasn't been the hook like this? said flatly,as if resolved.
same since ma died ..." Sobbing, she The door to the barn was splintered, "I'm not here to take anything; I only
added,"I ran out." hanging on one leather strap that served as want to..."Allman saw the blur of move-
"All right,I'll see what I can do.How far a hinge.Yellow light streamed out through ment,almost too fast to comprehend...a
up the road do you live?" the slats. All was quiet; even the crickets flash of silver,followed by a wooden staff.
` "About a mile,I guess.You're not going were awaiting the outcome. The air was He had been punched in the chest, but
to arrest him...are you?"she asked. cool against his skin as he put his hand on who? Winston was 20 feet away. Allman
"I'm going to see that he gets some the door.Allman was sweating. reeled and fell to one knee, the pitchfork
help."The rookie deputy was surprised at "Mr. Winston?" he yelled. "Are you in now hanging from his chest. He tried to
the sound of his own voice. there?"Allman carefully looked around the stand but fell into the straw on the floor.
When they pulled into the driveway,the edge of the doorway.He saw a form,bent "I've done something wrong; I've failed,
girl had regained some of her composure. over, sitting on a milking stool. The man were the last thoughts Allman had, just
"Please, don't be mean to him. He's a had his back to him,with the fingers of his before he died.
good man. It's those people in the bank right hand spread through greying hair. The funeral was typical of all police
" Her attention was drawn to her side The man was sitting in half-shadow, and funerals.Forty marked units from agencies
window."The lights are on in the barn;he made no sound as Allman edged his way in the surrounding five counties,all with red
must be out there." inside. lights ablaze,in a line,driving at five miles an
"You stay in the car. I'll go talk to him. "Mr. Winston, my name's Jeff. Jeff hour.Solemn faces and proud eulogies held
It'll be all right,"said Allman. The calming Allman.I was just talking with your daughter no answer to the question—"why." •
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