Sheriff says K‑9 donations coming; program may begin by August

Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt told the commission on April 7 that donations for the office’s planned K‑9 program are being received gradually and that he anticipates sufficient funding may be available by August to begin the program.

The meeting minutes do not include a fundraising total, planned purchase price for a K‑9, or operational details such as handler training or recurring costs. The entry is recorded as an informational update; the Sheriff will likely return with more detailed scheduling or budget requests when funding is secured.