Marathon County sheriff’s office describes self-funded K9 program, training and community support
Sep 9, 2025
Marathon County Sheriff's Office told the Public Safety Committee its K9 program is entirely donor-funded, operates five patrol dogs plus a therapy dog, and faces ongoing costs including roughly $18,000 for a dog-and-handler training package.
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Lieutenant Troy Dylor of the Marathon County Sheriff's Office told the Public Safety Committee on Sept. 9 that the county's K9 unit is self-funded and relies on community donations and local foundations for equipment, training and new dogs.
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