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Chief reports $20,000 in donations for new K9 'Rook' and motor officers graduating this week
Summary
Payson police chief reported the community raised a little over $20,000 to acquire a new police K9 named Rook and said motor officers will graduate from motor school Friday and begin summer trail patrols.
The police chief reported that the community raised just over $20,000 in donations to acquire a new K9, named Rook, and that officers traveled to Las Vegas to take delivery of the dog. "His name is Rook, and we'll bring him in to meet the council," the chief said, adding the department will acclimate the dog and introduce him to the council in the next few weeks.
The chief also said motor officers will graduate from motor school this Friday and will be visible on trails this summer to help manage increased trail use. Councilors thanked donors and first responders for their support. No formal funding appropriations or motions were made during the report; the chief's update was informational.
