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Hollidaysburg approves appointment of borough's first K-9 officer and employment agreement
Summary
Council approved resolutions 2026-13 and 2026-14 to appoint Brian Kenner as the borough K-9 officer and to adopt his employment agreement; the new K-9, Dia, was introduced and credited to community fundraising.
Hollidaysburg Borough Council approved two resolutions to establish the borough's first K-9 unit, naming Brian Kenner as the K-9 officer and approving an employment agreement to formalize the position.
Council considered resolution 2026-13 (appointment of Brian Kenner) and resolution 2026-14 (employment agreement). A motion and second were recorded and both resolutions carried by voice vote; the transcript notes that one council member abstained from both votes.
Mayor (S1) introduced officer Kenner and K-9 Dia, describing Dia as a year-and-a-half-old German shorthaired pointer imported from Bulgaria and nearing completion of dual certifications in narcotics detection and tracking. Police chief (S9) and other officials praised the addition, and the mayor thanked community organizations and businesses who led fundraising efforts to bring the K-9 program to the borough.
"We think she's gonna be a big resource to the community," the police chief said as Dia was introduced to the council chamber. Council thanked the volunteers and donors who helped fund the program.
The council did not provide a roll-call vote with individual tallies in the transcript; the voice vote recorded approval and noted an abstention by one council member.
