(KAIR)--Officers with the Atchison Police Department said goodbye to their beloved K-9 dog Bear earlier this month, but it may not be long before Bear's successor joins the department. Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson says they are already looking at several vendors they are familiar with. He says there are a number of issues they study when they look at what provider or trainer they will eventually obtain the animal from.
The department is looking for an animal that is trained in the same three skills Bear was so adept at, which includes not only drug detection, but patrol apprehension and tracking as well
Wilson went before the Atchison City Commission Tuesday evening to present information they had obtained during this search, and asked permission to expend assest seizure funds, which is money seized by law enforcement and forfitted by the court to be used for anti drug efforts.
The City Commission voted 4-0 to authorize the purchase of a Police K-9 for an amount not to exceed $12,000.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Three former Atchison Co employees arrested on felonies
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack
Fentanyl find nets four in two Atchison cases
Services set for Effingham woman killed in crash
Barricaded fugitive arrested in Jackson County
Two file to challenge local legislator
Four injured in Richardson Co rollover crash
Support sought for fire ravaged family
Fatal Atchison apt fire investigation continues
USD 415 board select new member
U.S. 36 work in Doniphan Co to impact motorists
Results from SE Nebraska contested Primary Elections
Armed felon found, arrested, in Jackson Co
Date set for signals switch at Hiawatha intersection
Flags to fly half staff Wednesday across KS
State Board approves land transfer agreements
Memorial Day enforcement hits KS roads
LATEST STORIES
Ozawkie man facing multiple child sex charges
4th candidate files for local KS House seat
Public health advisory issued for local lake
Four injured in Richardson Co rollover crash
Tuition increase by KU, others in state
KS grad requirements updated after two decades.
Fentanyl find nets four in two Atchison cases