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Oscoda County sheriff's office introduces new K-9 'Draco'
Summary
Captain David Hughes and Deputy Logan O’Brien introduced Draco, a new K-9 trained for narcotics detection, tracking, apprehension and search-and-rescue, noting selection and handler training during the Nov. 25, 2025 board meeting.
At the Nov. 25, 2025 meeting of the Oscoda County Board of Commissioners, Captain David Hughes and Deputy Logan O’Brien introduced Draco, the Sheriff Department’s newly acquired K-9.
Hughes and O’Brien described the selection process and the training completed by both the dog and its handler. The minutes state Draco’s specialized skills include narcotics detection, suspect tracking and apprehension, and search-and-rescue for missing persons. The item was presented during the Appointments section of the agenda; no vote was recorded on the introduction.
The board did not record public comment on the item in the minutes. The introduction was informational and no funding or contract details for the K-9 program are recorded in the published minutes.
