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Committee approves resolution to retire county K‑9 to handler

Horry County Public Safety Committee · August 11, 2026
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Summary

The committee approved a resolution to retire a county police canine from service and make the animal available to its handler for retirement and home placement.

The committee considered and approved a resolution to retire a county K‑9 from active duty and transfer the dog to its handler so the animal can live in retirement with the handler. Presenting staff said the resolution was "to allow him to go home and enjoy his better years, with his handler." The item was presented as a standard disposition of surplus (retired) departmental property and advanced by the committee.

Members thanked the department for its work and commended patrol staff interactions with the public during the discussion. The item was taken by voice approval during routine business.