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Newtown Township’s K- 9 Program: Thank you, Officer Anthony Kyne
Boya’s friendly demeanor allows Officer Kyne to educate our school children and community
by Sheila Turner-Hilliard Photos courtesy of Anthony Kyne
It’s no secret that Newtown Square is a special place to live, work and raise a family. Everywhere you go, you can easily find 2nd, 3rd and even 4th generations of families who value our community for its neighborhoods, schools and community pride. But it’s also no secret that in recent years, Newtown Township has seen record growth. New housing developments and retail town centers are being constructed which means more residents, more visitors, more traffic and an increased need to keep our friends and neighbors safe. For Newtown Township Officer Anthony Kyne, serving and protecting his community means doing all he can to ensure our safety. Like many of us, Anthony grew up in Newtown Square and graduated from Marple Newtown High School. His family still lives here and Anthony recently bought a home of his own in the same neighborhood. “I have always enjoyed helping people,” Anthony explained. “I took Criminal Justice classes in college and decided that becoming an officer was the right path for me.” Anthony began his career with the Collingdale Police Department before joining Newtown Township in March 2018 as a Patrolman. It didn’t take long for Anthony to decide that he wanted to make an even bigger difference. “I noticed that there was a need in Newtown Township and our surrounding communities for a K9 program,” said Anthony. “K9s not only assist in tracking and detection, but they are also a valuable tool in fostering relationships between our residents and law enforcement.”
Anthony began doing research before bringing his idea to Chief Lunn. He explained that Newtown Township once had a K9 program under the direction of Officer Jeff Johnson. “Jeff gave me great advice and guidance,” he said. “Between my research and Jeff ’s support, I felt confident enough to develop a proposal.” Chief Lunn fully supported Anthony’s efforts. “Implementing a K9 program is much more than selecting the right dog,” Anthony remarked. “There are some pretty significant costs associated with it like ongoing training courses, a K9 vehicle, housing, food and veterinary visits.” All in all, Anthony said he needed to raise over $100,000. He began reaching out to local business owners, community members and his fellow officers. “The response was overwhelming,” he said. “Before I knew it, I was collecting checks for hundreds and even thousands of dollars.” Some of the K9 program’s largest supporters have been Equus Capital Partners, Ltd., GMH Associates, Creative Financial Services, A Cut Above and NSM Insurance Group.
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Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors
August 2022
