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Corcoran swears in four new police officers, introduces certified K‑9 Rocky
Summary
Corcoran City swore in four new officers, including a new K‑9 team. Officers recited the oath of office and the city introduced a certified German shepherd, Rocky, who will work with Officer Lawson.
Corcoran swore in four police officers during the council meeting, and introduced a new department canine team.
Danny Hoffman took the oath of office, followed by additional officers who each recited the standard oath to support the U.S. and Minnesota constitutions and to faithfully discharge the duties of a police officer for the city of Corcoran. The council recessed briefly for the ceremony and offered congratulations.
The meeting also introduced Rocky, a German shepherd born Jan. 5, 2023, assigned to Officer Lawson in July 2024. Staff reported the handler-and-dog team completed more than 15 weeks and some 600 hours of hands-on training through McDonough K‑9 and that Rocky is certified through the National Police K‑9 Association at the highest level noted in the presentation. Rocky’s training areas included narcotics detection, obedience, suspect search, evidence search, handler protection and criminal apprehension.
Officer Lawson and the department described the dog’s home assignment and daily responsibilities; Rocky’s handler says the canine lives with the handler’s family when off duty.
The council recognized the officers and the K‑9 team and thanked department staff for the ceremony.
