The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office welcomed a new dog onto its force.
The newest member of their force, Charlie, will enhance the office’s capabilities in community safety, criminal investigations, and emergency response, according to a release.
K9 Charlie is year-and-a-half old German Shepherd from Poland, and is trained in narcotics detection, tracking, apprehension, and article searches. He be partnered with Deputy Cody Bingaman.
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“We are thrilled to welcome K-9 Charlie to our agency. This K-9 will play a critical role in keeping our community safe, supporting our deputies, and strengthening our emergency response capabilities,” said Sheriff Daniel Abbott…