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West Bend police introduce new canine 'Valor' to support patrol and investigations

Common Council of the City of West Bend · November 10, 2025
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The West Bend Police Department introduced Valor, a 17-month-old Belgian Malinois trained for apprehension and detection; Chief said the dog and handler completed basic training and that the department has not had a dog since 2002.

The West Bend Police Department formally introduced its new police canine, Valor ("Val"), at the Nov. 10 council meeting. The department’s chief said, "We haven't had a dog in West Bend from the city of West Bend…

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