Toyota Grants Unique Tundra to Cincinnati Police Department
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Toyota's new Tundra has won the hearts
of truck fanatics all over the U.S because of its rugged good looks, excellent
towing capacity and a long list of features that are essential to truck buyers.
This was such since its launch in February 2007.
However, Tundra not like any other will soon be joining
the Cincinnati Police Department. While rugged, outdoors work and reliable
service are assured to be part of its job. But there are major differences in
body style and features. This Tundra to be used at the Cincinnati Police Department will feature four legs rather than
four doors, and a tail instead of a tailgate.
At a ceremony held in January 28 at the Cincinnati Police
Department's firing
Range, Toyota
donated the amount of $5,000 to the Cincinnati Police Department to replace a
retiring member of its canine unit. Since Japanese-based car maker made the
donation, and the retiring dog was named "Dakota," police officials
decided to show their appreciation by naming the new one "Tundra."
Sergeant Daniel Hils, supervisor of the Cincinnati Police
Department's canine unit, said that they owe many thanks to Toyota for making it possible. He continued
that their unit might not have been able to replace Dakota without Toyota’s donation.
Andrew Gilleland, Assistant General Manager for Toyota
Motor Sales Cincinnati Region, said that Toyota
is enthusiastic to have the chance to help the Cincinnati Police Department. He
added that they were flattered when they heard that the new canine would be
named "Tundra" after their new line of trucks.
The task of the Cincinnati Police Department's canine unit
is to assist officers in high-risk search operations that often require the
dog's keen sense of smell to locate potentially armed and dangerous individuals
suspected of criminal activity and evading police.
The Cincinnati Police Department has 10 canine patrol
teams and each canine plays an important role within the department.
Hills continued that they train those dogs to track
lawbreakers and other armed and dangerous criminals. He further said that those
dogs can clear buildings faster than a whole team of officers and often are in
less danger while doing so.
About Toyota
Maker of Toyota Previa
parts, Toyota
established operations in North America in 1957 and will be operating 15
manufacturing plants in North America by 2010.
There are more than 1,700 Toyota, Lexus and
Scion dealerships in North America which sold
more than 2.8 million vehicles last year. Toyota
directly employs more than 41,000 employees in North
America and its investment in the region is currently valued at
more than $18.6 billion. That figure includes sales and manufacturing
operations, research and development, financial services and design. Toyota's purchasing of
parts per year, materials, goods and services from North American suppliers
sums up to more than $28.5 billion. According to a 2005 Center for Automotive
Research study, Toyota, along with its dealers
and suppliers, has generated almost 400,000 U.S. jobs, which include jobs
created through spending by direct, dealer and suppliers employees.
About the Author
Kaye Leery is has a degree in Information Technology. She enjoys her profession as an IT consultant. She is also passionate about writing and plans to pursue a Creative Writing workshop in Iowa.
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