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Franklin County approves courthouse facility dog to support probation, courts
Summary
The Franklin County Commissioners approved a contract to place a trained courthouse facility dog with the probation and parole department. The dog, identified as Dudley, will be funded from the county's Act 77 offender fund and phased into service after a week of handler training.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a contract to place a courthouse facility dog with the county probation and parole department.
President Judge Myers, who led the presentation to the commissioners, described the dog's role in court and probation settings and said the dog will be used with victims and people under supervision. "They are that docile, and they will remain that docile," Myers said, describing the animals' temperament and training.
The judge told commissioners the county would acquire the dog through Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (ECAD)…
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