Mount Vernon police detective helps woman whose dog was attacked, killed

(From the Mount Vernon Police Department)

On 04/23/2024 Detective Dunklin of the Mount Vernon Police Department received a commendation from Police Chief Dave Hubert and the City of Mount Vernon for an act of kindness he performed outside the scope of his duties.

 
On 04/06/2024 Detective Dunklin responded to an animal attack call on Center St. in Mount Vernon. The caller’s dog had been attacked and killed by loose dogs in her backyard, she also suffered injuries from the animal attack.

 
After the victim was transported by Mercy EMS, Detective Dunklin took it upon himself to bury the dog for the victim in her backyard under a shady tree and write her a note expressing his condolences and his action of burying the animal, so she did not have to see him in the state he was in. 

Detective Dunklin’s actions express humanity and compassion beyond the badge and uniform.