The Vernon Hills Police Department has retired its comfort canine, just over a year after it joined the force, after the village deemed the dog as “unsuitable.” The Vernon Hills Village Board passed an ordinance last week authorizing the transfer of ownership for Billie, a labrador mix. The board said that Billie had been deemed […]
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Grayslake Police Department announces addition of Jake the comfort dog to aid officers, community
The Grayslake Police Department announced they have added a new police canine, who is “extremely friendly and engaging,” to be their department’s comfort dog. The Village of Grayslake and the Grayslake Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 299 said they recently partnered with Canines for Comfort. The police department received a golden retriever mix named Jake, […]
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Vernon Hills Police Department announces new addition of wellness support dog Billie
The Vernon Hills Police Department has announced its newest addition, Billie, a comfort dog that will help crime victims and people affected by traumatic incidents. The department made the announcement of the wellness support dog during an assembly with Hawthorn District 73 students. The addition of the comfort dog was due, in part, to a […]
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Round Lake Park Police Department announces new canine joining force thanks to donation from business
The Round Lake Park Police Department announced that Gunny, a 10-month-old German Shepherd, is joining the department thanks to a donation from a downstate business. Round Lake Park Police Chief Daniel Burch said Gunny is a 10-month-old AKC German Shepherd that was donated to the police department by Ellis and Ellis Consultants, LLC through their […]
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‘We will never forget you’: Gurnee Police Department announces death of retired canine
The Gurnee Police Department said they are deeply saddened to report that one of their retired police canines, who had seven years of service, has died. The department made the announcement Tuesday evening, announcing that canine Hunter passed away. Hunter retired in September 2021 after a seven-year career. He was deployed 903 times for detection […]
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Highland Park Police Department’s newest canine chooses his own name
The Highland Park Police Department’s first community service and wellness dog chose his own name during an honorary ceremony Monday. The highly-trained walker hound arrived in Highland Park last month with police officers Mike Lodesky and Darren Graff. The “pawfficer” will serve in a critical capacity assisting with bringing comfort and support to individuals in […]
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McHenry County Sheriff K-9 Kelt retires after almost 3 years of service
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Canine Kelt retired Thursday following almost three years of service with the sheriff’s office where he assisted on over 800 calls. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office said that most police dogs can serve the majority of their life span in their position. Canine Kelt retired early because his handler, Sgt. Jeremy […]
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Highland Park Police Department adds new community service, wellness dog to its department
The Highland Park Police Department’s newest member arrived on Sunday — their first community service and wellness dog, whose goal will be to help reduce stress. The highly-trained walker hound arrived in Highland Park on Sunday with police officers Mike Lodesky and Darren Graff. The “pawfficer” will serve in a critical capacity assisting with bringing […]
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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 […]