Opelousas police name first female K-9 handling officer

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — The K-9 unit plays an important role in any police force. Opelousas Police Department’s first female K-9 handler, Grace Hadley, and her dog Kobra spoke to News 10 after receiving the title.

“Women are taking over law enforcement. Women are stepping up to the call. And Ms. Hadley here has definitely stepped up,” said Opelousas Police Chief Graig LeBlanc.

“It means a lot. I’ve only been on the road here for two years, so to have this opportunity has meant the world for me,” said Hadley…

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