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Alton Select Board authorizes purchase of police K‑9 for $1, moves to restore unit
Summary
The board authorized the police chief to acquire a one‑year‑old German shepherd from an officer for $1 and continue the town’s K‑9 program; staff described low recurring costs and private support for routine expenses.
The Alton Select Board authorized the police chief to acquire a one‑year‑old German shepherd from an officer for $1, a move described as the fastest way to restore the town’s K‑9 unit after the December loss of the department’s previous dog.
Staff said the dog was sourced through a federal contractor opportunity and that the officer who handled the animal would initially purchase it and immediately transfer…
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