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Police seek seizure‑funded explosive detection canine and training for regional use
Summary
Spokane police asked council to approve the use of seized funds to buy and train an explosive‑detection K‑9 to support regional events and investigations; cost estimates and questions about ongoing expenses and mutual‑aid compensation were raised.
Spokane Police Department officials asked the council for approval to use seized funds to purchase and train an explosive‑detection canine for regional deployments, and to cover the dog's equipment and handler training.
The department described the proposed purchase as an addition to the existing canine program. Officials said the new canine would be managed by the investigations unit and used regionally, including for event screening and…
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