Algood Police Adds New K-9 To Department, First In Years
Algood Police added the department’s first K9 unit since the tenure of Algood Police Chief Dale Armour began. Officer Scout was donated to the Algood Police Department after another department did away with its K9 program. Armour said that both the dog’s handler, Officer Jermey Beard, and Scout have been adjusting well to their new […]
Jackson Co Commission Tables Proposal To Sheriff’s K9 Deputies
A Jackson County Commission meeting got contentious Monday night after commissioners tabled the proposal to retire two Sheriff’s K9 Deputies. Sheriff Marty Hinson said that one K9 Deputy is almost seven-years-old and one is nine years old. Commissioner Chris Carter, who is also running for Sheriff, said that with the election just 10 days away, […]
Jackson County Sheriff’s K9 Officer To Receive Body Armor Donation
Jackson County’s K9 Officer Ozzy is set to receive a body armor donation. K9 Deputy Miquela Sullivan said that the opportunity came about through the help of a non-profit organization called Vested Interest K9, Inc. Vests of this nature can typically cost over $2,000. “He is my partner I’d honestly be lost without him at […]
