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King William supervisors hear K9 introduction as sheriff defends recent pursuit response
Summary
The county's sheriff's office presented a newly acquired K9, "Kip," and described school and crisis uses. A later exchange turned to a recent ATV pursuit and two-vehicle crash that injured deputies; the sheriff defended pursuit practices and said deputies were treated at the hospital.
King William County officials on Aug. 11 introduced a new sheriff's office canine and heard an extended exchange after a supervisor raised questions about a recent pursuit that resulted in crashes.
Deputies presented Kip, described by the handler as a two-year-old dog acquired through a DCJS grant and Hero Academy. "Kip's 2 years old and is fully trained as a therapy dog, crisis dog," Deputy Connors said, noting the grant covered veterinary care, the vest and other costs. Officials said Kip will support school-based…
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