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Board approves resolution transferring ownership of K9 Dash to his handler
Summary
Chief Smith detailed K9 Dash’s 8½ years of service and the department’s request to transfer custody to Corporal Matthew Jeslis under N.C. Gen. Stat. 17F‑21; the board adopted the resolution and recognized the handler and the canine’s community role.
Chief Smith presented K9 Dash’s service record and a formal resolution recommending transfer of custody to the handler, reading details into the record: Dash was acquired on 09/20/2017, served about 8½ years, responded to more than 360 incidents, completed over 940 training hours, assisted on 30+ external calls and contributed to narcotics seizures and community demonstrations.
Chief Smith read the…
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