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Crown Point introduces new police K-9 Dutch and several public-safety hires

Mayor's Office, Crown Point City · April 21, 2026
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Corporal John Fitzgerald introduced Dutch, a newly certified police K-9 trained in narcotics detection and tracking; mayor also introduced newly hired police officer Zach Bus and firefighter Teagan, and the session highlighted fundraising and equipment donations that paid for the K-9 program.

Corporal John Fitzgerald introduced Dutch, the Crown Point Police Department’s new K-9, and described the dog’s training, capabilities and care during a Mayor’s office session at Yuki Country Club.

“This is my new partner here, Dutch,” Fitzgerald said, adding that Dutch arrived from Germany and completed three weeks of intensive training together before becoming road-certified. Fitzgerald described Dutch’s duties as narcotics detection, open-area searches,…

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