The California Highway Patrol team has increased by six, and its new members come with wagging tails and lush fur.
Six K-9s graduated from their training and are now ready to begin their service with the agency, CHP announced on Friday. A ceremony was held in West Sacramento to celebrate the dogs’ hundreds of hours of training and their official welcome into the team.
“These canine teams represent the next generation of the CHP’s specialized public safety resources,” CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said in a statement. “While each handler brings years of experience, today marks the start of new partnerships built on trust, discipline and rigorous training. Together, these teams will serve communities across California with skill, professionalism and unwavering dedication.”…