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Commissioners approve donated patrol canine, handler training for sheriff’s office
Summary
Henderson County approved adopting a donated patrol dog sponsored by the American Valor Foundation and trained by Canine Global Training Academy; deputy Jonathan Dolley is assigned as the new handler and will attend five‑to‑six weeks of training.
The Henderson County Commissioners Court approved acceptance of a patrol canine provided by the American Valor Foundation and to be trained by Canine Global Training Academy for the sheriff’s office.
Sheriff David Robertson said the current K‑9, Khan, is aging and has limited stamina. Robertson described options used when handlers are promoted and said the department needed an additional canine. He said the American Valor Foundation would sponsor the dog if the county adopted it and that Canine Global Training Academy in Somerset, Texas, will provide five to six weeks of training. Deputy Jonathan Dolley was named as the proposed new handler and would attend the training if the court approved the adoption.
The court asked about Khan’s reserve status and service history; the sheriff said Khan was acquired in February 2017 and is showing signs of age. Commissioners discussed the number and types of existing dogs in the program (including a bomb dog, Atticus, and other K‑9s). Commissioner Bridgson moved and Commissioner Tooley seconded approval of the adoption; the motion passed unanimously.
The court recorded that the county has used Canine Global Training Academy previously and expects the new team to be dual‑certified for tracking, apprehension and narcotics detection.
