Residents, commissioners question need for second K‑9 as sheriff seeks Effingham cruiser
Sheriff Domenic Richardi requested authority to purchase an Effingham police cruiser outfitted for a K‑9, prompting commissioners and public commenters to question whether Carroll County needs a second K‑9. The sheriff said the vehicle would move Effingham’s K‑9 into county service to improve countywide availability; no purchase was approved pending Effingham’s sale price.
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Sheriff Domenic Richardi asked the Carroll County Board of Commissioners on July 13 for authority to purchase a fully equipped Effingham police cruiser intended for K‑9 use. Commissioner Gene Chandler asked whether the county needs a second K‑9; the sheriff said this action would not add a new K‑9 but would move the Effingham K‑9 into county service so it is available county‑wide.
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