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Commission approves retirement and surplus declaration for two Sweetwater police K-9s after debate
Summary
The commission declared two retired police canines surplus property and approved arrangements for their placement — one with its handler and another placed with a specialized rescue — after extended discussion and a request from a commissioner to table the item.
Sweetwater commissioners on Aug. 4 approved a resolution declaring two retired police canines surplus city property and approved placements after discussion about handlers and welfare. The department retired two Belgian Malinois after more than a decade of service; one handler elected to adopt their dog and the other canine was placed with a reputable rescue that specializes in retired police dogs.
Deputy Chief Noel Gill…
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