Newton County dissolves sheriff’s K‑9 unit after review citing certification, handler vacancy and costs
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.
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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.
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