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Tuesday, 25 March 2008 |
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The Knox County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit provides teams of highly trained dogs and police handlers for the purpose of protecting citizens and enhancing the safety of fellow police officers. Detecting illegal narcotics and explosives, locating missing persons and searching for hiding and/or wanted offenders, defines the Unit's primary function. In addition, the Sheriff's K-9 Unit aspires to relate in a positive manner with the general public, maintain a professional image, and to constantly strive to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Unit through continuing training. The K-9 Unit is capable of responding to situations that necessitate specialized skills such as search, crowd control and offender apprehension duties.
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