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Board approves move to accept donated K-9 pending certification and legal checks

Pine County Board of Commissioners · February 17, 2026
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Summary

The board approved moving forward with accepting a donated K-9 that would add capacity to the sheriff—s canine program, contingent on certification, county acceptance of the donation, and final insurance/MCIT review. County staff described the donation as a likely $20,000 in initial value and roughly $10,000 a year in ongoing costs.

Commissioners authorized proceeding with a plan for a donated canine to augment the sheriff—s K-9 program, subject to certification and final legal and insurance review.

Public safety committee staff explained an officer had acquired a dog and sought to donate it to the county. The sheriff—s office representative said…

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