A 15-month-old German Shepherd was sworn in to the Buffalo Grove Police Department as the department’s fifth canine in history, officials said. Canine Mac was sworn in Monday during a village board meeting. Mac and his handler, Officer Shannon McMillon, recently graduated from an eight-week basic training and certification process at TOPS Kennel in Grayslake. […]
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Buffalo Grove Police Department canine retiring after more than 6 years of service
Buffalo Grove Police Department canine Hogyn has retired after serving in many capacities for more than six years with the department, officials announced. Hogyn joined the department in February 2016 and was partnered with his handler Buffalo Grove Police Officer Danielle Baron. Hogyn, who was sworn in on June 20, 2016, was added to the […]
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Buffalo Grove Police Department welcomes therapy dog to work alongside department social worker
The Buffalo Grove Police Department announced they are adding a therapy dog to work alongside their department’s social worker. The Village of Buffalo Grove said in a social media post on Wednesday that they were welcoming Gus to the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Gus is a four-year-old white Labrador Retriever Standard Poodle mix. Gus will […]