Franklin County Commission honors sheriff's K-9 Copper with proclamation

The Franklin County Commission approved Commission Order 2025-184 on a unanimous voice vote Tuesday, adopting a proclamation recognizing the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Copper. The action, moved and seconded by members of the commission, included brief remarks from a county speaker who highlighted Copper’s work with detector Friedman’s canine unit. The presenter said Detective Friedman and his handler, Jeff, have used the dog in searches for missing children and adults, including people with Alzheimer’s, and in apprehending fugitives. The commission asked to make a presentation recognizing Copper and the handler after adopting the proclamation. No public comment or further discussion was recorded during the vote. The proclamation was passed by the commission as Commission Order 2025-184 and the commission indicated it would make a presentation honoring Copper and the handler immediately following the vote.