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Moscow council approves expansion of police K-9 program to add second narcotics dog
Summary
The council voted unanimously to add a second narcotics K-9 and a second handler, funding the dog and training from drug-investigation funds and buying an upfitted vehicle from the fleet fund (about $80,000). Staff cited fentanyl risks and operational benefits.
Acting Mayor Julia Parker and the Moscow City Council unanimously approved an expansion of the Moscow Police Department's K-9 program on Sept. 15, authorizing a second narcotics-detection canine, handler training and an upfitted patrol vehicle.
Chief Dellinger and Sergeant Ryan Snyder told the council the program would be paid largely from restricted drug-investigation (TIP) funds and fleet accumulation in the FY26 budget, so the request requires no new general-fund appropriation. Staff…
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