A little outside the regular coverage of "The Deca Report" is the subject of police dogs. But I stumbled over the website for the Montgomery County Department of Police's Canine Section of the Special Operations Division. See the County's K-9 heroes!
Established in 1961, the Montgomery County Police K-9 Section is made up of 19 officers and 24 dogs. Since 1961, 94 dogs have served in the unit.
The County uses a variety of breeds including German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Malinois, and Bloodhounds. The dogs get yearly physicals with a contracted veterinarian. They are fed high protein diets supplied by the county. The dogs live with their handlers and are a part of the handler's family. Once the dogs are retired, they stay on as pets with their handlers.
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