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Sunbury police to retire K-9 Ace; department weighing grant for replacement as cruiser repairs continue
Summary
Police Chief Steve Howard told the council the department plans to retire 9-year-old K-9 Ace, who has been uncertified for about nine months; Ace will be placed with handler Sergeant Mead. The department is exploring grants (about $20,000) to replace the dog and reported ongoing vehicle warranty issues with recent Tahoes.
Sunbury Police Chief Steve Howard reported to the council on March 19 that the department plans to retire its nine-year-old K-9, Ace, and that Ace will be placed with his handler, Sergeant Mead.
Chief Howard said Ace was uncertified for roughly nine months while his handler was on medical leave and that it would not be cost-effective to re-certify him for a short remaining service window. Chief Howard also raised an…
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