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Royse City ISD introduces weapons-detection K-9 'Wink'
Summary
Royse City ISD introduced Wink, a Vapor Wake–trained safety dog, and demonstrated the dog's weapons-detection capabilities for trustees; the district said Wink is the first trained weapons-detection K-9 on an ISD security team in Texas.
Royse City ISD introduced a new Safety & Security K-9, Wink, during the Sept. 9 board meeting as trustees watched a demonstration of the dog's training and handler techniques.
Troy Burke, the district's Director of Safety & Security, introduced Officer/Dog Handler Zach Morales and said Wink is a "Vapor Wake"–trained dog trained at Auburn University. Burke said the district believes Wink will add a layer of weapons detection and a calming presence on campuses. "Wink is a 'Vapor Wake' trained dog trained at Auburn University," Burke said.
The district told trustees it is the first ISD security team in Texas to field a trained weapons-detection K-9. The demonstration was conducted for the board; no formal policy change or additional funding request related to K-9 operations was recorded in the meeting minutes.
Board members praised the addition. Trustee Amanda Self said she was "excited about Wink" and emphasized the dog’s potential both as a safety tool and a support for students. Trustees did not take any formal vote specifically authorizing permanent deployment or operational budgets for the K-9 during this meeting.
