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Raleigh Police department accepts canine donation from the Parker estate
Summary
Lieutenant David Davis publicly thanked Theresa Langley for a gift from the estate of Virginia Leah Parker that the department plans to use to purchase canines, equipment and supplies to support K‑9 operations.
Lieutenant David Davis of the Raleigh Police Department’s public affairs office accepted a donation from Theresa Langley, the estate representative for Virginia Leah Parker, on behalf of the department.
Davis explained that the gift honors the legacy of Parker’s father, Benjamin Parker, who served with the Raleigh Police Department from 1951 to 1971, and said the funds will be used to purchase canines, equipment and necessary supplies to support K‑9 operations. He noted the department is grateful for community contributions that help public safety efforts and foster partnership between police and residents.
Council acknowledged the donation during the consent agenda segment and thanked the donor and the police department’s public affairs staff.
