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Sheriff’s office plans fourth K9; county attorney to review policy on officers signing EMS refusals
Summary
Chief Brandon Napier told Jasper County commissioners the sheriff’s office plans to add a fourth K9 and that handlers will fundraise for purchase and training; County Attorney Eric Beaver will review whether officers can serve as witnesses on EMS refusal forms as the county transitions from Lexipol to Indiana Sheriffs' Association guidance.
Chief Brandon Napier told Jasper County commissioners on Feb. 17 that one of the department’s K9 handlers plans to retire a dog in September and that the office wants to add a fourth K9. Napier said handlers traditionally conduct fundraising and that the department aims to have a canine on each shift during warmer months by rotating animals.
Napier said training takes place in Valparaiso and is intensive:…
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