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RECENT SUCCESSES
Happy New Year from Our Organization's President
I hope this time of year brings you joy and happiness as you visit with people you love. It’s a time for generosity whether it’s through gift exchanges or donating to a worthy organization that you like and want to support.
Jan 2
STAND T.A.L.L. Funds Therapy Dog Training for Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) has officially welcomed its newest team member—Rookie, a fully trained Goldendoodle therapy dog.
Jun 25, 2025
STAND T.A.L.L. Again Funds K-9 Handlers to Attend the 2025 International K-9 Conference
For the past several years, STAND T.A.L.L. has provided funds to cover 100% of all the costs for travel, hotel, food and the 3-day conference ticket costs to attend the 2025 International K-9 Cop Conference & Vendor Show in Nashville, TN.
May 14, 2025
STAND T.A.L.L. Donates Medical Supplies and K-9 Field Kits to Avery County Sheriff’s Office
[Avery County, NC] – STAND T.A.L.L. proudly presented medical equipment, supplies, and three specialized K-9 Field Medical Kits to the Avery County Sheriff's Office this week, supporting the health and safety of both officers and their K-9 partners.
Apr 23, 2025
STAND T.A.L.L. Expands Its Giving Base to Conover Police Department in Catawba County
STAND T.A.L.L. Expands Its Giving Base to Conover Police Department in Catawba County.
Mar 25, 2025
STAND T.A.L.L. Helps “Homeless” K-9 After Helene
“Homeless” K-9 Axel of the Yancey County Sheriff's Office was one of the many victims of Hurricane Helene.
Feb 27, 2025
With Help From STAND T.A.L.L., Hendersonville Police Dept. Leads The Way In Gun Safety
STAND T.A.L.L. is proud to support the Fletcher Police Department by donating equipment for their new state-of-the-art Forensics Lab,...
Feb 24, 2025
With Help From STAND T.A.L.L., Hendersonville Police Dept. Leads The Way In Gun Safety
Chief Myhand asked if STAND T.A.L.L. would be willing to provide funding for the purchase of 50 handgun safes for his officers.
Jan 7, 2025
STAND T.A.L.L. Donates a High-Tech Fingerprint Filtration System to Fletcher Police Department
A key aspect of crime scene investigations is the collection of any fingerprint evidence that may provide a lead or confirm a suspect...
Oct 30, 2023
STAND T.A.L.L. Helps Graham County Sheriff’s Office Combat Underage Drinking
Sheriff Brad Hoxit, VP Sharon Hanson, Ellen Pitt WNC Regional DUI Task Force, Ron Kauffman, President at "Robbinsville HS Don't Drink &...
Apr 6, 2023
STAND T.A.L.L. Steps Up to Provide Needed Equipment to Lake Lure Police Department
Recently, Officer Caleb Oates of the Lake Lure Police Department contacted STAND T.A.L.L. to request some assistance with the acquisition...
Nov 28, 2022
STAND T.A.L.L. SPONSORS K-9 HANDLERS AT INTERNATIONAL K-9 CONFERENCE
To expand the working knowledge for local K-9 handlers, STAND T.A.L.L. recently sponsored Aaron Lawson of the Buncombe County K-9 Unit...
Sep 26, 2022
North Carolina Motorcycle Meltdown
Thousands of people strolled down Locust Street in the downtown 7th Avenue District to look at the hundreds of motorcycles lined up for...
May 4, 2022
STAND T.A.L.L. Donates Special K-9 Training Equipment to Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Photo of K-9 leader Deputy Jonathan Luchak, STAND T.A.L.L. VP Sharon Hanson & K-9 Deputy Patrick Damato received a protective helmet and...
Feb 28, 2022
STAND T.A.L.L. Donates 2-Way Tactical Radios to Henderson County Sheriff’s Office
Photo (Left to right) Deputy Mike Vesely, STAND T.A.L.L. president Ron Kauffman, and Henderson County Sheriff Lowell Griffin. Having...
Feb 28, 2022
STAND T.A.L.L. Steps Up to Protect Maggie Valley’s K-9
In our continuing effort to work with area law enforcement, STAND T.A.L.L. vice president Sharon Hanson contacted the Maggie Valley...
Feb 1, 2022
STAND T.A.L.L. Donates Much Needed Equipment to Polk County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Division
K-9 Officer Jonathan Luchak, K-9 Joker, and Sharon Hanson, VP of STAND T.A.L.L. Recently, Sharon Hanson, VP of STAND T.A.L.L. contacted...
Jan 12, 2022
STAND T.A.L.L. Presents AED to Fletcher & Hendersonville PD
Captain Jose Gutierrez, Ron Kauffman, Sharon Hanson, Chief Dan Terry, Officer Fulmer, John Beaumont Recently, Fletcher Police Department...
Jan 10, 2022
Apple Festival A Huge Success
STAND T.A.L.L. participated in the 2021 Apple Festival providing information about our K-9 activities and doing fundraising to meet the...
Jan 5, 2022
"I appreciate the partnership we have with STAND T.A.L.L. Their efforts have allowed the Henderson County Sheriff's Office to obtain needed resources that help us serve the people of our fine county. Ron, Sharon, and all of the wonderful associates of STAND T.A.L.L. are committed to backing the BLUE!!"
- Sheriff L.S. Griffin , Henderson County Sheriff's Office
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