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Morgantown introduces ATF‑trained accelerant‑detection canine, honors handler
Summary
Morgantown City Council on Dec. 2 introduced 'Chance,' an accelerant‑detection canine certified through an ATF program, and presented a proclamation recognizing Deputy Fire Marshal William Lyons for completing intensive handler training. Council and staff said the team will bolster fire investigations and has an initial activation scheduled the next day.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown officials introduced an ATF‑trained accelerant‑detection canine and recognized the handler at the City Council meeting Tuesday evening.
Fire Marshal Jason Quinn said the canine, Chance, and her handler, Deputy Fire Marshal William "Billy" Lyons, completed an ATF‑run academy and are now certified to assist in accelerant detection. "Because of all of you, our department has a powerful tool that will…
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