Two new Gurnee police canines were sworn in during a village board meeting Monday evening, officials said. Canine Leo, handled by Officer Tom Yencich, and Canine Hawk, handled by Officer Travis Hitzelburger, were sworn in at Monday evening’s village board meeting at the Gurnee Village Hall. The police department announced in March they were adding […]
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Gurnee Police Department adding 2 new canines to department; seek students’ help in naming them
The Gurnee Police Department announced they are adding two new police canines to their department and are seeking students to help name the dogs. Gurnee Police Department Public Information Officer Shawn Gaylor said that the new canines will arrive in the coming weeks, with an anticipated swearing-in occurring in June. A partnership with Gurnee Mills […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces they are adding 2 new canines to their canine unit
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday they are adding two new canines to their canine unit and are seeking Lake County students to help name the dogs. The sheriff’s office said they are in the final process of selecting the newest canines, which will be male German Shepherds between the ages of 18 and […]