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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieMay 9, 2019

An Argument for Widespread Use of Therapy Dogs in Policing

It would be a wonderful thing if the addition of a therapy dog to a department's ranks becomes as mundane as the acquisition of office supplies—there would be no headlines because it would not be news.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 8, 2019

Texas Department Gets Gift of Protective Vests for K-9s

The Pflugerville (TX) Police Department's K-9s have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K-9s.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 8, 2019

California Department Adds Therapy Dog to the Ranks

Crime victims, witnesses, and first responders in the California city of Pinole will soon have access to a therapy dog to help them with emotional support following traumatic incidents.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 8, 2019

Video: Dozens Gather for Ohio K-9's "Final Walk" to the Vet

Officer Eric Nicholson gathered Klink in his arms—the dog wrapped in a Thin Blue Line flag—and made the animal's final walk as officers stood in salute and citizens stood in support.

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Articlesby David GriffithMay 6, 2019

K2 Solutions: Bomb Dog Training in a Box

K2 Solutions' new Canine Scent Kit helps handlers and agencies maintain the capabilities of their bomb dogs.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2019

Oregon K-9 Struck by Hundreds of Porcupine Quills During Pursuit

A K-9 with the Coos County (OR) Sheriff's Office suffered serious injury when it was struck by hundreds of porcupine quills during a pursuit of a wanted subject over the weekend.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 22, 2019

Ohio Department Welcomes 2 New K-9s to the Ranks

The Mentor (OH) Police Department recently welcomed to its ranks two new K-9s, posting the news of their arrival on Facebook.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 19, 2019

Chattanooga K-9 Unit Wins Awards at Regional Competition

The Chattanooga (TN) Police Department proudly posted to Facebook news that its K-9 team won "Overall Top Dog" at the United States Police Canine Association Region 22 Spring Trials.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 12, 2019

Sheriff Says FL Deputy Shot in Head by Suspect Escaped Death by "Millimeter"

“A millimeter lower and Sgt. Dane is dead,” Chitwood told the media a few hours after the shooting during a news conference less than 100 yards from where the face-off took place on State Road 44.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieApril 12, 2019

A K-9 Unit Has Benefits for Police Departments and Communities Alike

A police K-9 unit is instrumental in myriad missions, including drug enforcement, search and rescue, fugitive apprehension, and of course, public relations. So when a K-9 is injured or killed, they are treated with nearly as much reverence and respect as when a police officer suffers a similar fate.

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