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Williamson County Gets New K-9 Unit

Williamson Co. Sheriff

Williamson County will soon have a new K-9 unit.

Sheriff Bennie Vick says the department has received a $76,000 grant from the Howard Buffett Foundation.    The grant will provide for a new K-9, training for the dog and its handler, as well as a new fully equipped patrol vehicle.

The new K-9 replaces one that was forced to retire last year for health reasons.  Vick says the new K-9 should be in service by May and will bring the Sheriff’s department back up to two certified units funded without the use of taxpayer money.

Jeff Williams is the Associate Director for Radio and Station Manager for WSIU Radio. Jeff is a native of southern Illinois and has been in broadcasting for 30 years. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiuradio@wsiu.org
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