MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A tenured Myrtle Beach police officer and his cute companion are the newest K-9 team protecting the city.
After more than 10 years with the Myrtle Beach Police Department, Patrolman 1st Class Mohamed Channani said becoming a member of the K-9 unit and serving as the handler for Koax was the perfect way to get more involved.
Koax, a highly trained 7-year-old Malinois mix, began his law enforcement career when he was between 1 and 2 years old, Channani said. He said Koax’s previous handler had relocated out of state, and after working with Koax and forming a bond, becoming his new handler was a no-brainer…