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Sheriff details K‑9 unit: five teams, training, donations and deployments
Summary
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office described its five K‑9 teams, training regimen, deployment numbers and funding sources; the office said community donations and an Oshkosh Area Community Foundation fund cover most canine purchase and care costs while deputies’ salaries remain in the sheriff’s budget.
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office briefed the county board on the scope, training and funding of its K‑9 unit, describing five handler‑dog teams, recertification schedules and recent operational statistics.
Deputy Darren Rice introduced the unit and said the office operates five K‑9 teams: three dual‑purpose German Shepherds (narcotics detection and suspect apprehension), an explosives‑detection Labrador retriever (Skyler) and a facility dog (Gracie, a poodle) used for support and recovery‑pod visits inside the jail. Rice said the German Shepherds receive initial training in New Mexico…
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