Police canine unit begins work today

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BENTON, IL –  (Rick Hayes- Benton News.  Please Click on the link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

The Benton Police Department’s new canine unit is now on the job.

At Monday’s meeting of the city council, canine Officer Mark Wilkey and the department’s new police dog, Ranger, were introduced to the council. The two just completed a 400-hour training course at the police academy.

Police Chief Kyle Melvin said the pair will begin full time duties today, July 12.

 

 

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