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New K-9 officer for Rock Island Police Department
By Sharon Wren,
1 days ago
The Rock Island Police Department has a new K-9 officer.
A post on the department’s Facebook page says the new K-9, Dex, is a one year old Belgian Malinois from Cedar Creek Kennels. Starting in October, Dex will be training with his new partner, Officer Andrew Eagle.
Officer Andrew Eagle, K-9 Dex (Rock Island Police Department) K-9 Dex (Rock Island Police Department)
A private donation and a partnership with the Rock Island County State’s Attorney’s Office funded bringing a second K-9 to the Rock Island Police Department for the first time since 2018.
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