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Newton County dissolves sheriff’s K‑9 unit after review citing certification, handler vacancy and costs
2681091 · January 23, 2025
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Summary
The commissioners voted to dissolve the county K‑9 program after the sheriff reported limited arrests, a lost handler, certification concerns and ongoing program costs.
Newton County Commissioners Court on a motion approved dissolving the county sheriff’s K‑9 program after the sheriff reported the unit was no longer fiscally or operationally viable.
Sheriff Burvey told the court the department had achieved only two narcotics arrests with the dog and that the canine handler was no longer with the office. The sheriff said the dog could not pass the certification…
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