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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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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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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 […]

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Charity donates bullet and stab protective vest to Wauconda Police Canine Badger

A non-profit organization donated a bullet and stab protective vest to Wauconda Police Canine Badger. The vest was donated by the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Badger’s new vest is embroidered with, “In memory of K9 Kye, Oklahoma City Police Department,” the Wauconda Police Department said. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. was established […]