Illinois House Bill 2661 was signed into law today. It allows police dogs injured in the line of duty to be transported to a veterinary clinic or similar facility by emergency professionals, reports the Chicago Daily Herald .
"Police dogs are often unsung heroes," Cullerton said. "If there are not any people in line that need to receive medical attention, our state's police K-9's should be able to receive the necessary precautions to save their lives so they can return to keeping our streets and communities safe."