Bartholomew County approves K9 purchase and handler training for $16,500

Apr 6, 2026

The commissioners accepted a $16,500 quote from Faus-McHenry K9 for a Sheriff’s Office K9 and six-week handler training, including multi-year health and operational warranties. The purchase will be funded from the K9 Donation-Fund and Commissary Funds.

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Major Brandon Slate presented three vendor quotes for a Sheriff’s Office K9 and a six-week handler-training course and recommended the Faus-McHenry K9 quote of $16,500. The Faus-McHenry package includes a two-year warranty on hips, back, spine, elbows and major illness and a one-year warranty on workability and training. The board approved the purchase by unanimous vote.

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