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Police report: K9 pulled from class, replacement found; department to interview candidates for eighth officer
Summary
Police Chief Jon Woodworth said K9 Roter was removed from training for skittish behavior and a replacement dog was found; the class will pause for a week while one-on-one training occurs, and the department will interview candidates for its eighth officer position.
Police Chief Jon Woodworth updated the board on April 21 about department operations and upcoming community events. He said call statistics and cruiser mileage are up to date, the speed trailer is in operation, and community activities include a bike parade from town hall to the school and Opening Day for baseball/softball on May 10.
Woodworth reported that K9 Roter became too skittish to continue training and was dropped from the class; the trainer located a replacement dog immediately. The class will take a break the first week of May while Lt. Matthews conducts one‑on‑one training to bring the new dog up to speed. Woodworth also said the department will interview several candidates in coming weeks to fill the eighth officer position.
No vote or budget decision was recorded in the minutes relating to hiring or K9 training; the items were presented as operational updates.
