Marathon County sheriff—s office outlines self-funded K-9 program, seeks community training partners

Sep 12, 2025

At a Sept. 9 Public Safety Committee meeting, Marathon County Sheriff's Office officers described the county—s K-9 program history, funding model and capabilities, asking the committee to continue community support and offering local training/demo exchanges.

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Lieutenant Troy Dylor, Marathon County Sheriff—s Office, told the Public Safety Committee on Sept. 9 that the county—s K-9 program began in 2013 and is funded entirely through donations and local fundraising rather than county tax levy dollars. "The canine program was started in 2013," Dylor said, adding the program relies on a calendar raffle and other fundraising and receives administrative help from the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin.

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