Starke County Sheriff’s Department to Utilize Third K9

Posted on February 7, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI

The Starke County Sheriff’s Department will have a third K9 unit.

Sheriff Bill Dulin asked the Starke County Commissioners for permission to officially approve the addition to the department Monday night.

“We’ve got a unique opportunity to have a third K9 on the force at no cost,” said Sheriff Dulin. “We hired an individual who already had a certified K9 from another department. The dog is five years old. He’s certified as dual purpose like the other dogs. I contacted Carrie Block with First Source Insurance and it will be $75 or $100 extra a year.”

The commissioners unanimously approved the request and added that it will be a great asset to the county.