JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) – The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received $25,000 from the American 1 Credit Union Board to include a furry friend to its group.
Jackson County hasn’t had a K-9 deputy in rather a long time, however that’s about to alter.
“When Sheriff Gary Schuette took office, one of his promises was to look into getting a K-9 program,” said Jackson County Undersheriff Christopher Simpson.
K-9 deputies have strong noses that can bring great deals of advantages to the department. They can discover particular individuals, weapons, drugs, and more, however they likewise considerably increase spirits.
“The assistance that it gives us in our investigations, and helping our community, that was a missing link,” said Undersheriff Simpson.
Right now, if the Jackson County Sheriff’s Officer requires a dog for any specific examination, they need to ask surrounding departments. However, those deputy dogs aren’t constantly available. In the future, nevertheless, they’ll have their own K-9, patrolling Jackson County every day.
“You know day in and day out, answering calls of service, doing traffic stops, doing presentations, assisting our community,” said Undersheriff Simpson.
Undersheriff Simpson said the K-9 managing position is an unique task, that’s extremely searched for in police.
They still need to determine what type of dog they’ll get and where it’s originating from, however that hasn’t minimized the enjoyment in their department.
“Oh, I am very excited. I am as excited as every deputy here,” Simpson said. “And who knows? Maybe we may add one or two K-9′s to this and really get a program started.”
Bringing back to Jackson the capability to seek criminal activity.
The K-9 system will likewise seek controlled substances and weapons in the Jackson County Jail. They intend to have their deputy dog on patrol later on this year.
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